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Calcite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite on Fluorite from Denton Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 48712
Mineral:Calcite on Fluorite
Locality:Denton Mine, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large single crystal of lustrous transparent golden-brown calcite over remnants of purple fluorite. The calcite crystal is compound rhombohedral form with complex secondary faces on edges. Collected in March 1993
Overall Size:6.5x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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