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Calcite from Stank Mine, Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Stank Mine, Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Stank Mine, Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25244
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Stank Mine, Furness District, Barrow, Cumbria, England
Description:Long, single crystal of transparent calcite with many dark limonite/hematite inclusions in the lower half. The rear edge of the termination has an unusual grouping of faces at the rhombic angle (all natural crystal faces - no damage). A classic! Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6.5x1.5x1.2 cm
Crystals:6.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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