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Calcite on Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite on Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 9852
Mineral:Calcite on Fluorite
Locality:Ozark-Mahoning No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Complex cubic crystals of deep purple fluorite to 3 cm with center spine of 3 cm golden calcite scalenohedral crystals. A good large specimen with little apparent damage. Ex. J. Durkos collection #166
Overall Size:13x8x7 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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