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The colour a mineral produces when scratched across a non-glazed porcelain surface. Often the streak colour is different to the colour of the mineral.

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A 1kg assortment of 26 British Jurassic fossil specimens, with material from Dorset and Somerset. A varied collection for examining, displaying or exploring the fossil record of the UK, with each group offering a glimpse into the geological history preserved in British rocks. SKU: CB7774. Just sitting on a ledge! This Lytoceras found at Golden Cap, Seatown, Dorset, is shown exactly as we found it. Follow the reaction, fossil preparation and finished reveal.
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