Calcite with Hematite
specimen number:
1392087
location:
Montreal mine, Iron Co., Wisconsin, USA
description:
Light pink sparkling balls of crystallized calcite measuring to 3.0 cm in diameter set attractively up on a hematite matrix. Classic famous material for this locality, pieces such as this are difficult to find on the market today. This locality closed in 1963. This is brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. In very good condition.
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