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Calcite from Central Kentucky Fluorspar District, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

 
Calcite from Central Kentucky Fluorspar District, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION:No. 25763
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Central Kentucky Fluorspar District, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky
Description:Cluster of parallel crystals of colorless calcite with scattered coating of natural hydrocarbon (petroleum). The tip of the right crystal is cleaved, but it could be removed, leaving the undamaged left crystal.
Overall Size:10x7x7 cm
Crystals:3-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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