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Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 65445
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Lustrous transparent zoned purple cubic fluorite crystals to 22 mm with partial overgrowth of colorless transparent calcite crystals that fluoresce under SW UV illumination. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1769
Overall Size:6.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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