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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 29027 |
| Mineral: | Hematite |
| Locality: | Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Flat plate of brown kidney ore coated with sparkling crystals of dark metallic hematite. The hematite crystals are thin blades standing upright, commonly referred to as specular hematite. Minor damage visible under magnification. Ex. L. Russianoff collection |
| Overall Size: | 4x2.5x1 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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