Calcite

Hilton Mine, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, England

1769

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 one double terminated. A few crystals missing but still a fine specimen.  See UK Journal of Mines & Minerals No. 22.

Formula: CaCO3

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 55x50x42mm

Size: Miniature (M)

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