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Celestine and Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Celestine and Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Celestine and Calcite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 41908
Mineral:Celestine and Calcite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large elongated pale-blue celestine (celestite) crystals up to 32 mm long overgrown on scalenohedral translucent golden calcite crystals up to 30 mm long. Two of the calcite crystals on the rear have cleaved terminations. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #227
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:5-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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