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Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite, Quartz, Calcite from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 30605
Mineral:Hematite, Quartz, Calcite
Locality:Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Lustrous crystals of gray smoky quartz up to 20 mm with rosettes of black hematite crystals up to 4 mm and scattered calcite microcrystals. Clean specimen with no apparent damage. A partial fracture was stabilized years ago with glue to prevent breakage. Ex. John Durkos collection #278
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:.5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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