Cumbrian Calcites
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![Marcasite cyclically twinned crystals, 2 cm across, No 14 Pit, Frizington Parks, Frizington, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/145961909.HEXaNgyi.jpg) Marcasite cyclically twinned crystals, 2 cm across, No 14 Pit, Frizington Parks, Frizington, Cumbria. |
![Complex chalcopyrite crystals on calcite, 45 mm, Stank Mine, Barrow, Furness, Cumbria, England.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/154012455.SLQ5Cf28.jpg) Complex chalcopyrite crystals on calcite, 45 mm, Stank Mine, Barrow, Furness, Cumbria, England. |
![6 cm specimen of Kidney-Pencil ore. York Shaft, Crowgarth Leaconfield Mine, Cleator Moor, Frizington, Cumbria. ex Brian Salmon.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149661122.XvSHfUAZ.jpg) 6 cm specimen of Kidney-Pencil ore. York Shaft, Crowgarth Leaconfield Mine, Cleator Moor, Frizington, Cumbria. ex Brian Salmon. |
![Botryoidal hematite, 45 mm, No 6 Pit, New Parkside Iron Mine, Frizington, W Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147747731.etM05Cti.jpg) Botryoidal hematite, 45 mm, No 6 Pit, New Parkside Iron Mine, Frizington, W Cumbria. |
![Hematite, Egremont, Cumbria](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/157871520.NzGf9VAA.jpg) Hematite, Egremont, Cumbria |
![Specularite crystals to 5 mm showing irridescence on 6 cm matrix. ex Ray Clements collection. Collected during 1970s mining.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149436584.vOxpKefW.jpg) Specularite crystals to 5 mm showing irridescence on 6 cm matrix. ex Ray Clements collection. Collected during 1970s mining. |
![Specularite crystals to 5 mm showing irridescence on 6 cm matrix. ex Ray Clements collection. Collected during 1970s mining.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149323081.zkCW1xrw.jpg) Specularite crystals to 5 mm showing irridescence on 6 cm matrix. ex Ray Clements collection. Collected during 1970s mining. |
![Hematite crystals to 1 cm on 55 mm matrix. Egremont, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147879094.jchSZsFI.jpg) Hematite crystals to 1 cm on 55 mm matrix. Egremont, Cumbria. |
![Florence Mine hematite 44mm 2.jpeg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/164471500.yApHckVO.jpg) Florence Mine hematite 44mm 2.jpeg |
![Florence Mine hematite 44mm 1.jpeg](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/164471499.Qn0zwqPN.jpg) Florence Mine hematite 44mm 1.jpeg |
![7 cm specimen of specularite (lustrous crystals to 5 mm) and quartz (5 mm) from the Florence Mine, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/146278764.rzEZDiRu.jpg) 7 cm specimen of specularite (lustrous crystals to 5 mm) and quartz (5 mm) from the Florence Mine, Cumbria. |
![eisenkiesel, red quartz on hematite. Florence Mine, Cumbria, 16 cm.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/162120373.uaxxydGT.jpg) eisenkiesel, red quartz on hematite. Florence Mine, Cumbria, 16 cm. |
![Hausmannite crystals to 2 mm with manganite on 10 cm matrix. Wyndham Pit, Bigrigg, West Cumberland Iron Field](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/155235925.7bRTOe7C.jpg) Hausmannite crystals to 2 mm with manganite on 10 cm matrix. Wyndham Pit, Bigrigg, West Cumberland Iron Field |
![Hausmannite crystals (to 2 mm) with manganite on 10 cm matrix. Wyndham Mines, Bigrigg, West Cumberland Iron Field](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/155235918.a9MASSGM.jpg) Hausmannite crystals (to 2 mm) with manganite on 10 cm matrix. Wyndham Mines, Bigrigg, West Cumberland Iron Field |
![This was from the Freiberg Academy mineral dealership and the handwriting belongs to Wilhelm Maucher, Faktor in 1904-1909.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/155235920.zV9H6jHP.jpg) This was from the Freiberg Academy mineral dealership and the handwriting belongs to Wilhelm Maucher, Faktor in 1904-1909. |
![Extremely rare hausmannite crystals from Wyndham Pit, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/159216134.jl7eVwHK.jpg) Extremely rare hausmannite crystals from Wyndham Pit, Cumbria. |
![Pyrolusite crystals to 3mm in radiating groups, 37mm specimen, Wyndham Mine, Biggrig, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/166660628.wVGM9hDe.jpg) Pyrolusite crystals to 3mm in radiating groups, 37mm specimen, Wyndham Mine, Biggrig, Cumbria. |
![27 mm blue fluorite on 8 cm dolomite matrix, from the Florence Mine, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/151498925.xe5PGT5k.jpg) 27 mm blue fluorite on 8 cm dolomite matrix, from the Florence Mine, Cumbria. |
![12 mm blue fluorite on 8 cm hematite matrix, from the Florence Mine, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g12/41/984841/3/151498924.YxrXvoOc.jpg) 12 mm blue fluorite on 8 cm hematite matrix, from the Florence Mine, Cumbria. |
![Florence blue with baryte on dolomite](https://a4.pbase.com/g12/41/984841/3/170154553.jdjlG3Co.jpg) Florence blue with baryte on dolomite |
![Fluorite, 15 mm cube on 4 cm matrix. Gutterby Pit Moor Row, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147911345.FNA1LiJk.jpg) Fluorite, 15 mm cube on 4 cm matrix. Gutterby Pit Moor Row, Cumbria. |
![A fine Victorian 45 mm calcite heart-shaped twin, Egremont, Cumbria. Ex Chas. W. Velte jr (1914-1987).](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/41/984841/3/145891361.JKmubCtg.jpg) A fine Victorian 45 mm calcite heart-shaped twin, Egremont, Cumbria. Ex Chas. W. Velte jr (1914-1987). |
![Calcite crystals with hematite-stained phantoms, Bigrigg Mines, Egremont, Cumbria. Crystals to 2 cm in 85 mm group.](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/149589695.uE0BH9Bd.jpg) Calcite crystals with hematite-stained phantoms, Bigrigg Mines, Egremont, Cumbria. Crystals to 2 cm in 85 mm group. |
![Calcite crystals with hematite-stained phantoms, Bigrigg Mines, Egremont, Cumbria. Crystals to 2 cm in 85 mm group.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149589696.t9Ojw0wa.jpg) Calcite crystals with hematite-stained phantoms, Bigrigg Mines, Egremont, Cumbria. Crystals to 2 cm in 85 mm group. |
![Bigrigg calcite model](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167118634.0KcUxwro.jpg) Bigrigg calcite model |
![Bigrigg calcite model](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167118637.WwdUnFtN.jpg) Bigrigg calcite model |
![Complex Cumbrian calcite twin around [001], 4 cm on 12 cm matrix, Biggrigg.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/161668141.DX0pW74S.jpg) Complex Cumbrian calcite twin around [001], 4 cm on 12 cm matrix, Biggrigg. |
![Transparent colourless calcite crystal (53 mm) showing steep scalenohedral faces, Egremont, Cumbria. 19th Century specimen.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147772902.LWcDM397.jpg) Transparent colourless calcite crystal (53 mm) showing steep scalenohedral faces, Egremont, Cumbria. 19th Century specimen. |
![Bigrigg calcite, 3 cm](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/146353132.cZj7Zkfm.jpg) Bigrigg calcite, 3 cm |
![Calcite, lustrous transparent crystals to 25 mm in 85 mm group. Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, West Cumbria, England.](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/152813161.YagX4Wdp.jpg) Calcite, lustrous transparent crystals to 25 mm in 85 mm group. Bigrigg Mine, Egremont, West Cumbria, England. |
![Bigrigg1 mod2.png](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167118635.WAF4sqAB.jpg) Bigrigg1 mod2.png |
![Bigrigg1 mod1.png](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167118639.fnBVUTHR.jpg) Bigrigg1 mod1.png |
![45 mm calcite prism, Egremont, Cumbria with 19th Century label. Originally attached to hematite at the base.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/41/984841/3/144705545.iZzDZR7T.jpg) 45 mm calcite prism, Egremont, Cumbria with 19th Century label. Originally attached to hematite at the base. |
![Calcite crystal, 43 mm, Frizington, Cumbria. Ex Victor Yount and Rob Rich](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/155235923.0hdn6SxV.jpg) Calcite crystal, 43 mm, Frizington, Cumbria. Ex Victor Yount and Rob Rich |
![Beautiful sharp terminated aragonite crystal, 66mm, from Egremont](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/166659465.Ux8FIgrh.jpg) Beautiful sharp terminated aragonite crystal, 66mm, from Egremont |
![Aragonite crystals in 9 cm group. Egremont, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/154242348.gIWmRP0j.jpg) Aragonite crystals in 9 cm group. Egremont, Cumbria. |
![Aragonite crystals in 65 mm group. Egremont, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149137383.Q8p8hUkJ.jpg) Aragonite crystals in 65 mm group. Egremont, Cumbria. |
![Dolomite with fluorite cube (55 mm specimen), Beckermet Mine, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/146344388.uJHsv2nF.jpg) Dolomite with fluorite cube (55 mm specimen), Beckermet Mine, Cumbria. |
![Cerussite twin, ca 3 mm across on 2 cm matrix. Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149143720.wq6j37eh.jpg) Cerussite twin, ca 3 mm across on 2 cm matrix. Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. |
![Barite, glassy pale blue crystal, from Frizington, Cumbria, 45mm. ex Ilse Wilke collection.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/146195692.dyzVdpJi.jpg) Barite, glassy pale blue crystal, from Frizington, Cumbria, 45mm. ex Ilse Wilke collection. |
![Barite, a beautiful 66 mm doubly terminated and lustrous crystal from Frizington, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/155677087.c7laCKF0.jpg) Barite, a beautiful 66 mm doubly terminated and lustrous crystal from Frizington, Cumbria. |
![Frizington baryte crystal model](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167052117.nQnjUAxS.jpg) Frizington baryte crystal model |
![Barite, a very beautiful 6cm doubly terminated and lustrous crystal from Frizington, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147645353.OYfc9NMm.jpg) Barite, a very beautiful 6cm doubly terminated and lustrous crystal from Frizington, Cumbria. |
![Baryte with phantoms, 11.6 cm tall, Dalmellington Mine, Frizington, Cumbria. ex David I. Green collection.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/156720444.tYXEnqzE.jpg) Baryte with phantoms, 11.6 cm tall, Dalmellington Mine, Frizington, Cumbria. ex David I. Green collection. |
![Dalmellington baryte crystal model](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167080304.fBMHo1ja.jpg) Dalmellington baryte crystal model |
![Dalmellington golden baryte, 75 mm](https://a4.pbase.com/g13/41/984841/3/173522286.d9311924.JPEG) Dalmellington golden baryte, 75 mm |
![Dalmellington golden baryte model](https://a4.pbase.com/g13/41/984841/3/173522284.e5686ae0.PNG) Dalmellington golden baryte model |
![Golden prismatic barite, 11.5 cm, Frizington, probably Parkside Mine.](https://a4.pbase.com/g12/41/984841/3/167050954.EF8T52jO.jpg) Golden prismatic barite, 11.5 cm, Frizington, probably Parkside Mine. |
![Golden prismatic barite, 11.5 cm, Frizington, probably Parkside Mine.](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167050952.oLMRsrDB.jpg) Golden prismatic barite, 11.5 cm, Frizington, probably Parkside Mine. |
![Parkside baryte crystal model](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/167300662.Uw4euCOJ.jpg) Parkside baryte crystal model |
![Barite, 58 mm tall, from Gutterby Pit, 18 Fathom level, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, England, UK.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/149296859.wsf7Wpa4.jpg) Barite, 58 mm tall, from Gutterby Pit, 18 Fathom level, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, England, UK. |
![Windowpane baryte crystals, 7 cm, Cow Green Mine. ex Charles Otto Trechmann (1851-1917), BMNH](https://a4.pbase.com/g10/41/984841/3/149548792.aB6PdA0r.jpg) "Windowpane" baryte crystals, 7 cm, Cow Green Mine. ex Charles Otto Trechmann (1851-1917), BMNH |
![Baryte to 4 mm on 12 mm matrix, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/41/984841/3/146648954.CTRJZ1ls.jpg) Baryte to 4 mm on 12 mm matrix, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria |
![Wulfenite crystal, ca 1mm, with hydrocerussite crystals, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147193866.in89LdQa.jpg) Wulfenite crystal, ca 1mm, with hydrocerussite crystals, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. |
![Wulfenite crystal, ca 1mm, with hydrocerussite crystals, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria.](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/41/984841/3/147193867.ksM1XEq2.jpg) Wulfenite crystal, ca 1mm, with hydrocerussite crystals, Kinniside Mine, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. |
![Smoky quartz, 6 cm lustrous crystal with hematite. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria. Victorian specimen with multiple labels.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/41/984841/3/147879045.xP7matg7.jpg) Smoky quartz, 6 cm lustrous crystal with hematite. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria. Victorian specimen with multiple labels. |