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Mimetite var. Campylite (interpenetrant twins) from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

 
Mimetite var. Campylite (interpenetrant twins) from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Mimetite var. Campylite (interpenetrant twins) from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Mimetite var. Campylite (interpenetrant twins) from Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 80918
Mineral:Mimetite var. Campylite (interpenetrant twins)
Locality:Drygill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-brown campylite crystals, the barrel-shaped variety of mimetite, nicely exposed colorless quartz cavities with black coronadite microcrystals. The largest campylite crystals are interpenetrant twinned. Ex. Miller #M2085; originally acquired from Chris Wright (1946-2014); ex. Hacker collection 19.98
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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