Calcite with Hematite
specimen number:
1052346
location:
Egremont, Cumbria, England, UK
description: Classic British specimen consisting of a mostly loose twinned calcite crystal accented with hematite. Not absolutely perfect, but still in very good condition considering the age of this piece. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video that dates this to the very early 20th century if not the late 19th century.
Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Otto Gruson
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