HEMATITE (KIDNEY IRON ORE) - Florence Mine, Egremont, West Cumbria
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Florence Mine, Egremont,
West Cumbria
Hematite is a valuable ore of iron. It is heavy, has a metallic lustre and forms unusual and attractive kidney-shaped crystal masses.
This specimen is from Egremont on the edge of the Lake District. It is a beautiful example of the classic 'kidney' form.
Florence Mine, Egremont,
West Cumbria
Hematite is a valuable ore of iron. It is heavy, has a metallic lustre and forms unusual and attractive kidney-shaped crystal masses.
This specimen is from Egremont on the edge of the Lake District. It is a beautiful example of the classic 'kidney' form.
A gorgeous specimen.
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Size: approx. 9 x 8.6 x 6.6 centimetres
Weight: 751 grams
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