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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

Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 25912
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Corner of a large, cubic fluorite crystal with outer coating of white calcite crystals. The fluorite is colorless center with purple outer layer. Ex. Charlie Key
Overall Size:8x7x7 cm
Crystals:3-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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