Calcite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, England, UK

Calcite specimen from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale, County Durham, England, UK. Measuring approximately 13 × 10 × 3 cm, the specimen comprises a dense aggregate of translucent to semi-translucent colourless to pale grey Quartz crystals with a vitreous lustre. The crystallised surface is extensively covered by intergrown crystals, producing a highly textured appearance with numerous reflective crystal faces. Cream to off-white calcite growths are distributed across the specimen, providing visual contrast against the paler quartz matrix. The specimen displays good overall coverage and attractive three-dimensional crystallisation.

Catalogue No.322