Mimetite var. Campylite: Dry Gill mine, Caldbeck Fells, England, UK

Description

Species: Mimetite var. Campylite
Locality: Dry Gill mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England, U.K .
Dimensions: 12.5 x 8 x 5 cm.

This is a fine large cabinet-size specimen of lustrous orange “campylite” from the classic Dry Gill mine in Caldbeck Fells, England. These beautiful, antique specimens have been prized for over 200 years and getting a good large specimen with bright luster and color like this has become rather difficult. From an old collection. Mark Cross photo. Classic!!