Rampgill Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, North Pennines, North and Western Region (Cumberland)
Contributed by: Michael Crawford
Date: May 26th, 2026
Locality: Rampgill Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Eden, Cumbria, England, UK (See on Mindat)
Description:
And if that Is not enough, minerals include: Calcite (red), Barytocalcite (pink), Witherite (cream), Baryte (yellowish white), Fluorite (dark blue), and Hydrozincite (light blue). Stunning material that showcases six colors of fluorescence.
The Rampgill Mine is a very old mine, dating back to the 17th century and has been mined primarly for both lead and zinc. For fluorescent collectors, the material is just plain stunning.
Originally posted by Fire Viper on Nature's Rainbows in 2016.
Summary of luminescence responses:
Barytocalcite (Mindat) (RRUFF)
- Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Pink
- Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Red
- Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue
- Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: White