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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40713
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large translucent purple fluorite crystals up to 80 mm on edge with one side face and the rear side completely coated with transparent yellow-to-colorless calcite crystals up to 4 mm across. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5742; acquired in 1983
Overall Size:12x9x3 cm
Crystals:1-80 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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