Cumbria
Curated by Maggie Liu · Updated:
Cumbria, in north-west England, is a historic mining region classic for barite, fluorite, and fine galena.
About Cumbriaextended article
What it is known for
The Cumbrian (Lake District / West Cumberland) ore deposits produced pink and white barite, green and purple fluorite, galena, and hematite — long-classic British specimens.
What collectors look for
Pink barite and colourful fluorite with classic Cumbrian provenance are the most sought-after.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumbria?
Cumbria is a mineral locality in England, UK. It lies at approximately 54.5000°N, 3.0000°W. Elevation is about 200 m.
What minerals are found at Cumbria?
Signature minerals from Cumbria include Fluorite, Galena, Barite. The locality lies in England, UK, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Cumbria known for?
Cumbria, in north-west England, is a historic mining region classic for barite, fluorite, and fine galena.
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