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Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27788
Mineral:Hematite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Stalactitic formation of heavy hematite fully crystallized on all sides. On the edges radiating hematite crystalline structure is visible. Remnants of an old pen-and-ink label is attached to the bottom. Historic specimen mined ca. 1880. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:16x10x6 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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