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Aragonite with Hematite Inclusions from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Aragonite with Hematite Inclusions from Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 15896
Mineral:Aragonite with Hematite Inclusions
Locality:Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Spray of slender, translucent aragonite crystals up to 4 cm long. Internal inclusions of minute 1 mm hematite(?) inclusions give a grayish coloration. Most of the crystal tip are cleaved.
Overall Size:5x5x2 cm
Crystals:2-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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