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Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 43774
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals) with native Copper
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Transparent colorless V-twinned calcite crystals with arborescent native copper crystals included in the base. The twin plane is easily visible with reentrant faces forming a V-shaped notch on the edge. One rear edge has a small cleavage face. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #726 (no label)
Overall Size:43x33x13 mm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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