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Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Parkhouse Mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Parkhouse Mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England

Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Parkhouse Mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 33696
Mineral:Hematite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:Parkhouse Mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England
Description:Brown hematite in mammilary crystal aggregates. The hematite grew in concentric layers resulting for the rounded shapes that are known as Kidney Ore by the miners. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #099
Overall Size:6x6x2 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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