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Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 57069
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Cubic translucent fluorite crystal 30 mm across with elongated scalenohedral calcite crystals to 22 mm on the surfaces. The fluorite is yellow with a thin purple outer zone and has black bitumen on the surfaces. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:4-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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