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Marcasite in Dolomite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Marcasite in Dolomite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Marcasite in Dolomite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Marcasite in Dolomite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Marcasite in Dolomite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 44875
Mineral:Marcasite in Dolomite
Locality:Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Yellow-metallic marcasite crystals in classic herringbone pattern on one face of tan-colored dolomite with minor hematite. Individual rectangular marcasite crystals are scattered throughout the dolomite. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #11198; ex. Schortmann's NYC sale November 1947
Overall Size:9x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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