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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 33283
Mineral:Calcite on Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Cubic crystals of yellow fluorite with overgrowth of colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 25 mm. Most of the calcite crystals are terminated. Small chalcopyrite crystals are peppered throughout.
Overall Size:11x8x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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