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Goethite var. Kidney Ore from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Goethite var. Kidney Ore from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 18343
Mineral:Goethite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Classic specimen of kidney-ore, botryoidal goethite crystalline masses in hemispherical forms up to 5 cm diameter. Excellent surface luster with clean, undamaged surfaces throughout. Collected ca. 1880.
Overall Size:9x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-2.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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