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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 20040
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent yellow-purple fluorite in cubic crystals up to 5 cm. Scattered throughout are translucent, colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite up to 10 mm. The fluorite is very clean internally with good color zoning. Some edges show minor nicks. Ex. Ben Clement
Overall Size:6x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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