Calcite with Sphalerite, Fluorite
specimen number:
2091003
location:
Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: Colorless prismatic translucent crystals of calcite to 0.5 cm in length thick over the top of a 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm crystallized fluorite and sphalerite matrix. Micro-cleaving present, typical of these, still in very good condition. Previous label calls this aragonite, but I believe it to be calcite. Shipping weight: 0.07 pounds.
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Matilda Pfeiffer
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