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Hematite and Dolomite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite and Dolomite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite and Dolomite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite and Dolomite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite and Dolomite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 36218
Mineral:Hematite and Dolomite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Tan-colored dolomite crystals up to 6 mm with scattered hematite crystals up to 3 mm. The rear is covered with a thin layer of specular hematite crystals. The hematite crystals on the front are translucent red when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:12x7x2 cm
Crystals:.5-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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