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Photo by Rock Currier

Calcite

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Calcite, 7 cm, from Frizington, Cumbria, England (ypm min. 056524). Acquired from Charles H. Pennypacker (1845–1911); Rock Currier photo.

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SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Frizington Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 434
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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
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Calcite from Frizington Mine
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Locality guide
Frizington Mine
A collector's guide to Frizington Mine, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 267 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.