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Calcite from Brownley Hill Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Brownley Hill Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Brownley Hill Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 13372
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Brownley Hill Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England
Description:V-shaped formation of colorless, translucent calcite crystals up to 18 mm. Fully crystallized on all sides. Some crystals on the back are missing or damaged. Fluoresces orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:35x25x25 mm
Crystals:3-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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