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Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England

Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England

Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25571
Mineral:Hematite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England
Description:Botryoidal formation of brown hematite with partial overgrowth of specular hematite. The underlying hematite is known as kidney ore because of the resemblance to that organ. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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