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Fluorite with Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 35019
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of translucent blue fluorite crystals up to 60 mm with translucent brown calcite crystals up to 25 mm scattered over the surface. The blue fluorite color is very strong when rear-illuminated. No damage except around the edges.
Overall Size:19x13x7 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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