Calcite with Fluorite
specimen number:
7993231
location:
Cave Stone quarry, Shelby Co., Indiana, USA
description:
A pale yellowish gemmy fluorite crystal 0.6 cm in size perched on a grouping of white rhombohedral translucent calcite crystals, the largest of these almost 2.0 cm in size. These are covering a thin limestone matrix. Micro-chipping present but quite minimal, this is in good condition. A nice little combination specimen for this Indiana locality. The fluorite crystal is intensely fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 6.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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