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Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 46288
Mineral:Calcite with Hematite
Locality:Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England
Description:Large cluster of colorless translucent-to-transparent scalenohedral calcite crystals with pale-pink hematite coating in some areas. The calcite crystals have silky surface luster. Two crystals are incomplete on rear. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:15x12x7 cm
Crystals:10-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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