Calcite with Hematite, Barite
specimen number:
1651420
location:
Beckermet mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Lustrous almost pinkish crystals of calcite across the top of this hematite matrix. Some cleaving is present, this still in good condition. Minor barite is present. Brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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