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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 64674
Mineral:Mimetite var. Campylite
Locality:Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-brown campylite crystals, the barrel-shaped habit of the mineral species mimetite, to 3 mm scattered on dark matrix. The campylite crystals are hexagonal form with convex faces. Remnants of glue from a previous base on the rea Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:21x18x8 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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