Iridescent specular Hematite on kidney ore

Cleator Moor, Cumbria, England
Small Cabinet, 7.5 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 12/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Specular hematite and hematite "kidney ore" combination specimens from the old iron mines at Cleator Moor are RARE. Pods of scintillating, iridescent peacock-blue and golden, jet-black specular hematite blades richly and attactively cover the bubbly, botryoidal, rust-red kidney ore. Classic, old-time, very uncommon and showy combo material from the Charles Velte Collection. Valued $150

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