Fluorite with Calcite
specimen number:
4571354
location:
Minerva #1 mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Intense deep blue lustrous and gemmy cubic crystals of fluorite measuring to 3.5 cm on edge forming a large cluster with little attached matrix. Needlelike crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. Damage is present, this shown up close in the video. The color on this is incredible.
Size: 13.0 x 13.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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