AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Fluorite with Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 16370 |
Mineral: | Fluorite with Calcite |
Locality: | Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Large cluster of fluorite crystals up to 2 cm with scattered scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 1 cm. The fluorite has a yellow center section, the outer layer is light purple with areas of dark purple in crevices. Acquired from Ben Clement in 1966. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G33 |
Overall Size: | 18x10x6 cm |
Crystals: | 3-20 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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