AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Calcite on Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 5176 |
Mineral: | Calcite on Calcite |
Locality: | Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Pale yellow spherical formation of calcite with translucent 10 mm crystals of calcite scattered on top. Unique calcite on calcite formation from the fluorite mines in southern Illinois. Ex. Lipman calcite collection. |
Overall Size: | 12x8x5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-25 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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