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Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 51486
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Hemispherical formation of lustrous golden-brown transparent scalenohedral calcite crystals with lustrous crystal faces on all sides, plus minor white barite included on the underside where it was attached. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:6.5x6.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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