Celestine on Calcite
specimen number:
7992629
location:
Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
White acicular crystals of celestine, likely a barian celestine, scattered across the top of these colorless sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals measuring to 1.0 cm in size. Minimal micro-cleaving present, the piece in good condition. This exhibits florescence under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
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