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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38827
Mineral:Calcite over Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Partial crystal of transparent purple fluorite overgrown with golden calcite crystals up to 65 mm long. The largest calcite crystal is doubly-terminated and has a contact on the upper rear where it intersected an adjacent crystal.
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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