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Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 43732
Mineral:Fluorite and Calcite on Sphalerite
Locality:Rosiclare Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Double-sided specimen of translucent purple cubic fluorite crystals to 14 mm across and doubly-terminated transparent yellow calcite crystal 17 mm long on crystallized black sphalerite. The rear face is almost completely sphalerite crystals. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #281
Overall Size:11x9x3 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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