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Calcite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 37308
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Translucent white scalenohedral calcite crystals in parallel orientation and no matrix attached. The crystal surfaces are composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1184, acquired from Wards in 1976
Overall Size:34x25x18 mm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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