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Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 30373
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Translucent purple fluorite crystals up to 20 mm with scattered overgrowth of colorless calcite crystals. The fluorite has an unusual blue-purple color, highly visible because of the good translucency.
Overall Size:11x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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