Calcite
specimen number:
7992669
location:
Denton mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Lustrous mostly gemmy crystals of calcite measuring to 2.3 cm in size nice across the top of this matrix. The matrix consists mostly of crystallized fluorite. The specimen is in good condition. This comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video. At one time this was part of the collection of Rick Russell. The calcite crystals are fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light
Size: 7.5 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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