Calcite

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Emplaced on limonite matrix is a sharp, fine plate of glassy and gemmy scalenohedrons of colorless calcite to 3.5 cm in length. Unusually set off against one another in this cluster, the crystals at their bases exhibit dendritic inclusions of manganese. This contrasts nicely with the colorless and gemmy bodies of the crystals and makes the piece look much more 3-dimensional and interesting - and unusual in context compared to others from here. It is nearly pristine, and displays dramatically. This specimen was obtained by Lindsay Greenbank in exchange (circa 1980s) with the Tullie House Museum: The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Carlisle, Cumbria in England; and was opened by the Carlisle Corporation in 1893. Illustrated in "Classic Minerals of Northern England," page 124 and as a fullpage photograph on the back cover of the book. Joe Budd photo, end bottom row