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Graphite from Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England

 
Graphite from Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Graphite from Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 33629
Mineral:Graphite
Locality:Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Description:Rounded placer specimen of soft graphite, one of the forms of native carbon. Old label is attached. Graphite has been mined for years at Borrowdale, a famous site in the Lake District at Seathwaite. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #032; Ex. D. Lloyd Collection [UK]
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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