El Aila (La Lastra)

Laredo, Cantabria, Spain

El Aila (La Lastra) is a small locale in the cliffs of Laredo, an outcropping with mineralisation that produces a few mineral species.

Minerals found at the site include baryte, calcite, celestine, dolomite, pyrite, quartz, and sulphur – however, most collectors will be most familiar with the celestine from the site, which can occur in decently sized pieces.

There is limited available information on the locale, but the best read I’ve found is the spanish language thread on Foro de Minerales below.

 

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