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Calcite from Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27575
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Prismatic crystal of colorless calcite with old label from the famous mineral dealer, George English. The calcite crystal is internally transparent throughout, with areas of internal flaws. Externally the crystal is complete with few imperfections. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. George English (1864-1944)
Overall Size:5.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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