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Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 16370
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of fluorite crystals up to 2 cm with scattered scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 1 cm. The fluorite has a yellow center section, the outer layer is light purple with areas of dark purple in crevices. Acquired from Ben Clement in 1966. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G33
Overall Size:18x10x6 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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