Galespar

An irregular shaped mineral specimen.  Donated to the Stewartry Museum by George Hamilton (one of the museum founders) in 1882.  Has a circular label with '125' printed on it.
Object no :
SWMI011n
Collection :
Lead
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
width 110mm, depth 50mm, length 200mm (approx)
Materials :
stone - galespar
Location :
NA
Accession number :
STEWM:1443
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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