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Calcite

Hilston Beach, Withensea, East Yorkshire, England

Reference: 375

On the Holderness coast occasionally boulders turn up on the beach that turn out to be Septarian nodules. This is a well crystallised calcite specimen from one such boulder, the crystals being glassy and well formed. To one side there is a small contacted area.

Formula: CaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 62x58x30mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)