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Fluorite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 23100
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of translucent, yellow fluorite crystals up to 6 cm with colorless calcite crystals up to 2 cm and scattered chalcopyrite microcrystals. The fluorite crystals are complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:18x12x8 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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