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Hematite on Goethite from Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Hematite on Goethite from Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite on Goethite from Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Hematite on Goethite from Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 77358
Mineral:Hematite on Goethite
Locality:Beckermet Mine, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Lustrous metallic bladed hematite crystals on one face of brown goethite. These specimens are commonly labeled as Specular Hematite or Specularite in reference to the bright mirror-like luster.
Overall Size:24x21x21 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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