Hematite kidney ore (classic locale) Sutcliffe Coll.

Parkside Mine, Frizington, Cumbria, England
Cabinet, 10.8 x 8.0 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 08/04/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/09/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, old-time specimen of hematite kidney ore from the famous Parkside Mine. This choice piece well displays the lustrous, rust-brown, boryoidal shape that connotes this classic hematite form. Little vugs lined with quartz crystals are a nice accent. 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. 861 grams or 1.9 pounds.

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