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Hematite on Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

 
Hematite on Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Hematite on Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Hematite on Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 36480
Mineral:Hematite on Calcite
Locality:Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Description:Transparent calcite crystals completely coated with red-brown hematite (and goethite). The central area has thin bladed black hematite crystals up to 10 mm. On the edge a cleaved calcite shows hematite inclusions. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6104; acquired from Hampel in 1989
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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