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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44874 |
| Mineral: | Siderite on Dolomite |
| Locality: | Cleator Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Translucent red-brown siderite coating on pale yellow dolomite crystals to 6 mm across over heavy metallic hematite. A few dolomite crystals are incomplete, revealing the inner yellow color. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2231; originally acquired in 1981 from Wards |
| Overall Size: | 8x4.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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