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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 33747 |
| Mineral: | Calcite and Pyrite |
| Locality: | Lake District, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 50 mm with partial coating of yellow metallic pyrite microcrystals with spherical crystal aggregates up to 8 mm of tarnished pyrite. The largest calcite crystal intersected an adjacent crystal on the tip (contact). Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #148; Ex. Dr. George P. Carlson-University of London |
| Overall Size: | 5x5x6 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 50 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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