AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Benstonite on Calcite over Fluorite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 62289 |
Mineral: | Benstonite on Calcite over Fluorite |
Locality: | Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Translucent yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals to 60 mm over translucent yellow fluorite. The calcite crystals have a thin coating of white benstonite covering the surfaces. A few of the calcite crystals have cleaved terminations. |
Overall Size: | 12x12x8 cm |
Crystals: | micro to 60 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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