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Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 39465
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Elongated scalenohedral calcite crystals with brown inclusions of bitumen (naturally occurring petroleum). A few crystals have cleaved tips. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6455; originally acquired in 1983
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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