Calcite with Fluorite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
4711058
location:
Denton mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
White scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 2.2 cm in size on a sphalerite crystal matrix with partly gemmy crystals of fluorite to 1.0 cm. Minimal cleaving present, I think this in good condition. This is brightly fluorescent, with the calcite crystals of vivid white, the fluorite crystals a purple.
Size: 6.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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