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Calcite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 43333
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Translucent yellow to colorless calcite crystals up to 15 mm across with minor dark metallic pyrite, galena and sphalerite microcrystals scattered throughout. The calcite crystals are flattened hexagonal form with rounded corners. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #590
Overall Size:8x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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