AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from England > Hematite on Dolomite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36217 |
Mineral: | Hematite on Dolomite |
Locality: | West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
Description: | Tan-colored dolomite crystals up to 6 mm with scattered hematite crystals up to 3 mm. The rear is covered with a thin layer of specular hematite crystals. The hematite crystals on the front are translucent red when viewed under magnification. |
Overall Size: | 10x7x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | .5-6 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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