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Hematite kidney ore (classic locale) Sutcliffe Coll.
- Parkside Mine, Frizington, Cumbria, England
- Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 07/19/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic specimen of hematite kidney ore from the famous Parkside Mine. This choice two-sided piece well displays the lustrous, rust-brown to rust-red, botryoidal shape that connotes this classic hematite form. The two sides are strikingly different, with variable color and botryoid shape. This historic iron mine was active from 1855-1925 and specimens of this quality are quite rare. Ex Cambell Collection of Frizington and Ralph Sutcliffe Collection, noted English collector and dealer. Valued at $500.