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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19414
Mineral:Hematite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Classic specimen of Kidney-ore: rounded, mammilary formations of diverging hematite crystals. Fully crystallized all around with no surface damage or blemishes. The radiating structure of the hematite is visible on the bottom. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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