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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 32334
Mineral:Fluorite with Chalcopyrite and Calcite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Beautiful cluster of transparent fluorite crystals up to 31 mm with colorless calcite crystals up to 2 mm and chalcopyrite microcrystals. The fluorite is bi-colored with yellow centers and purple outer layers. Very clean with only minute surface flaws.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-31 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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