AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from England > Calcite with Hematite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 46288 |
Mineral: | Calcite with Hematite |
Locality: | Bigrigg Mine, near Egremont, Cumbria, England |
Description: | Large cluster of colorless translucent-to-transparent scalenohedral calcite crystals with pale-pink hematite coating in some areas. The calcite crystals have silky surface luster. Two crystals are incomplete on rear. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection |
Overall Size: | 15x12x7 cm |
Crystals: | 10-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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