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Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 10990
Mineral:Hematite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Large specimen of botryoidal hematite variety Kidney Ore. Surface varies from smooth rounded forms to microcrystalline irregular surface. An old classic specimen from locality long closed. Ex. Heard collection (N.C.)
Overall Size:12x10x8 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm balls
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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