19th Nov, 2021 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science

 
Lot 503
 

Large specimen of Specular Hematite (Specularite) and Quartz

The clusters of quartz crystals contrasting with the reflective platy black specularite between, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 10.8 x 13 x 5

Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.

Estimated at £300 - £400

 

The clusters of quartz crystals contrasting with the reflective platy black specularite between, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 10.8 x 13 x 5

Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.

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