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Calcite on Sphalerite from Brownley Hill Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite on Sphalerite from Brownley Hill Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 15960
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite
Locality:Brownley Hill Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Excellent specimen of translucent nailhead calcite crystals up to 25 mm on lustrous blue-black sphalerite matrix. Good old-time specimen, Ex. Bostard Collection, G. Behr
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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