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Calcite from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 53941
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Golden translucent calcite crystals with flattened rhombohedral, disc-like form in aggregates of parallel crystals. The calcite crystals have complex patterns on the surfaces. It appears the calcite was cleaned with weak HCL to remove surface impurities. Ex. Roy A. Smith (1935-2014) collection
Overall Size:8x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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