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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18989
Mineral:Calcite on Hematite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Flat plate plates of specular hematite overgrown on one side with pink calcite. Most likely the flat hematite is a pseudomorph after calcite or barite. No damage. With old label from Kristalle.
Overall Size:7x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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