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Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 63662
Mineral:Mimetite var. Campylite on Quartz
Locality:Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Lustrous translucent brown campylite crystals, the barrel-shaped habit of the mineral species mimetite, to 2.5 mm on translucent gray quartz crystals to 1 mm. The campylite crystals are hexagonal form with convex faces. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:22x17x12 mm
Crystals:0.2-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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