{"product_id":"flint-in-chalk-matrix-white-cliffs-of-dover-kent-england","title":"Flint in Chalk Matrix- White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eFlint in Chalk Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eWhite Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEx Ray Berry Collection (1928-2017)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic specimen of black flint preserved within its original white chalk matrix from the famous White Cliffs of Dover. The striking contrast between the dark silica-rich flint and the surrounding chalk beautifully illustrates the geological processes that formed these iconic coastal deposits. Natural weathering has exposed a portion of the flint core while preserving much of the original chalk cortex, creating an attractive and highly recognizable display specimen from one of England's most celebrated geological localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEx. Ray Berry Collection. Ray Berry was a respected Colorado mineral collector and mining claim owner whose passion for minerals spanned more than 40 years. He owned and operated several mining claims during his collecting career and was an active member of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, where he served as both Show Committee Chairman and President. Ray was also a dedicated member of Friends of Mineralogy. His collection reflects a lifetime devoted to mineral collecting, mining, and the advancement of the hobby. Ray passed away in 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47260326690947,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_0894.jpg?v=1780973386","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/flint-in-chalk-matrix-white-cliffs-of-dover-kent-england","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}