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Calcite on Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite on Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite on Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 12489
Mineral:Calcite on Fluorite
Locality:Ozark-Mahoning Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Plate covered with yellow, cubic fluorite crystals up to 1 cm with white scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 5 mm. Originally acquired from Ben E. Clement in 1965. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #B716
Overall Size:19x11x5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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