Dolomite from
Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, North Pennines, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England, UK

Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, North Pennines, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England, UK
© Richard De Nul

Description
Comments:	Most of the specimens which have been classified as dolomite are actually ankerite. But dolomite has been found as Zn/Mg enriched crystals associated with a nickel berring area in the mine. Tests should be under take to confirm that a specimen is dolomite.
Colour:	White to colourless, yellow.
Quality of samples:	not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:	Believed Valid
References
References:	Dunham, Sir K C, Geology of the Northern Pennine Orefield, Vol 1 Tyne to Stainmore. HMSO. Zn/Mg rich dolomite S.Rust Collection
Data
Mineral Data:	Click here to view Dolomite data
Locality Data:	Click here to view Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, North Pennines, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England, UK
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