Dolomite Rosettes on Contrasting Hematite

Dolomite Rosettes on Contrasting Hematite from Beckermet Mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

Lustrous rosettes of tan, saddle-shaped Dolomite crystals are beautifully scattered on the sparkling specular Hematite matrix on this excellent cabinet combination specimen from the well-known Beckermet Mine of Cumbria. Reverse the very thin crust and you see scalloped, brick-red hematite. A very uncommon and classic combination specimen from this noted locale. Ex. Wes Parker Collection.

Locality

Beckermet Mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, North and Western Region (Cumberland), Cumbria, England

Dimensions

10.1 x 6.6 x 1.9 cm.


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