Fluorite with Calcite
specimen number:
4571544
location:
Minerva #1 mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
An absolutely gorgeous blue glassy gem cubic crystal of fluorite measuring 2.1 cm across with glassy crystals of scalenohedral calcite. This is crystallized completely all around and in terrific condition. Previous sticker on the back of the specimen notes that at one time the specimen was part of the collection of Ross Lillie.
Size: 3.0 x 3.0 x 1.7 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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