Calcite
specimen number:
2321195
location:
Stank Mine, Barrow, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Classic old British specimen with colorless to reddish iron oxides stained scalenohedral calcite crystals, the largest almost 4.0 cm in height, covering the top of this matrix. There is some chipping and cleaving present, but still in reasonably good condition considering the size of this piece in the age. Very pretty.
Size: 28.0 x 19.0 x 8.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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