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Calcite with Pyrite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite with Pyrite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Pyrite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 20156
Mineral:Calcite with Pyrite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Large plate of colorless calcite crystals up to 3 cm with minute pyrite microcrystals scattered throughout. The calcite crystals are scalenohedral with rhombic (flattened) pyramidal terminations. Very clean specimen with Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:19x13x7 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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