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Calcite with Hematite inclusions from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite with Hematite inclusions from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite inclusions from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite with Hematite inclusions from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 19425
Mineral:Calcite with Hematite inclusions
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Cathedral-shaped formation of transparent calcite crystals up to 3 cm long. The calcite appears red-brown due to spherical inclusions of red hematite (they look amazing under magnification). Crystallized on all sides, no external damage. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:5.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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