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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 53253
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large double-sided plate of transparent purple-to-blue cubic fluorite crystals that were internally etched resulting in cavernous growth (hollow cores). Colorless calcite crystals to 1 mm are scattered over the front and completely coating the rear.
Overall Size:24x15x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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