Calcite with Hematite
specimen number:
5004278
location:
Stank mine, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Lustrous slightly translucent colorless to reddish crystals of calcite measuring to almost 2.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. This is in good condition with a couple of minor crystals cleaved. The red color is due to the inclusions of hematite. Classic British specimen.
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