Calcite with Fluorite
specimen number:
8604742
location:
Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Neat old time specimen consisting of a large matrix plate covered with colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite averaging 0.8 cm in size. Light purple crystallized fluorite present as well. The matrix consists mostly of purple fluorite. Some cleaving present but still in very good condition considering the size of this piece.
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