Calcite with Fluorite
specimen number:
3571023
location:
Gaskins mine, Pope Co., Illinois, Usa
description:
Neat and very aesthetic combination piece showing double terminated crystals of calcite measuring to 10.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix with crystallized fluorite. Like almost every one of these calcite specimens from this mine, this has been lightly acid dipped giving a good luster. Collected in the late 1960s.
Size: 15.5 x 11.0 x 7.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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