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Calcite from Aurora, Kane County, Illinois

 
Calcite from Aurora, Kane County, Illinois

Calcite from Aurora, Kane County, Illinois

Calcite from Aurora, Kane County, Illinois

Calcite from Aurora, Kane County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 36269
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Aurora, Kane County, Illinois
Description:Transparent colorless calcite crystals with silky surface luster. This is the first specimen I've seen from Aurora which probably came from the old quarry on the north side of town. Ex. Hugh Ford (1885-1966)
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:25-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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