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Calcite with Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite with Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 10163
Mineral:Calcite with Hematite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:An aesthetic specimen of elongated scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 4 cm long. The calcite have internal zones that fluoresce blue-white under UV illumination. With old label from L. Conklin.
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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