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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 35591
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Crystallized cluster of elongated translucent yellow calcite crystals. The calcite fluoresces under UV illumination. A few crystal tips are cleaved. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:6.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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