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Calcite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Calcite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 39973
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Transparent colorless calcite crystals on remnants of white barite matrix. The calcite crystals are hexagonal form with shallow pyramidal (nail-head) terminations. The calcite is dirty and could be cleaned with weak acid to improve appearance. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #10990; ex. Hugh Ford (1885-1966)
Overall Size:9x4x3 cm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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