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Calcite from Harding Vein crosscut, Carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Harding Vein crosscut, Carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Harding Vein crosscut, Carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Harding Vein crosscut, Carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25182
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Harding Vein crosscut, Carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
Description:Tabular, six-sided crystals of white calcite with minor goethite scattered on the terminations of a few crystals. The goethite can be removed with careful cleaning. All crystals are clean and undamaged. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:10x6x2 cm
Crystals:4-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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