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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 19845 |
| Mineral: | Fluorite with Calcite |
| Locality: | Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
| Description: | Translucent, purple fluorite crystals up to 4 cm with white calcite crystals (1 mm) on the face. When rear illuminated, the purple color is very intense. From the famous southern Illinois fluorite mines, now closed forever. |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-40 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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