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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45996
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Aurora, Kane County, Illinois
Description:Parallel cluster of transparent colorless calcite crystals with silky surface luster. The calcite crystals are rhombohedral form with shallow secondary edge faces throughout. This specimen probably came from the old quarry on the north side of town. Ex. Hugh Ford (1885-1966)
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:10-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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