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Calcite

Hilton Mine, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, England

Reference: 1371

Hilton mine is well known for its wonderful yellow fluorite specimens but it has also produced some fine calcites, barites and occasionally interesting secondary minerals. This specimen is one of the rarely seen calcites from Hilton, prismatic in habit with interlocking crystals up to 25mm long. See UKJMM no. 22

Formula: CaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 67x45x40mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)