Mimetite var. Campylite
specimen number:
4271673
location:
Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England, UK
description: A wonderful classic British specimen with curved crystals of mimetite, the variety known as campylite, measuring to 0.7 cm in size across the top of this matrix. The specimen is in terrific condition. The specimen comes with several previous labels including one from the collection of Ed David, one from noted dealer Hugh Ford, and one from a German dealer in Freiburg. Neat historical piece.
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