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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34313
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Bi-colored transparent fluorite crystals up to 25 mm in parallel orientation. The fluorite color varies from yellow center zone to purple outer zone. The surface has sugar-like calcite microcrystals. Two corners are cleaved.
Overall Size:7x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:.5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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