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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 39113
Mineral:Calcite, Fluorite, Barite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Single crystal of bi-colored fluorite 40 mm across overgrown with transparent colorless (very pale yellow) calcite crystals up to 10 mm. Bladed white barite microcrystals coat select faces of the calcite.
Overall Size:12x6x6 cm
Crystals:0.5-40.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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