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Calcite on Fluorite
- Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
- Miniature, 4.7 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/26/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/02/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A lovely and predominant golden Calcite scalenohedron is surrounded by a few smaller Calcites, which are sitting upon a royal purple cubic Fluorite crystal. The aesthetics, association and quality of the piece would make a great addition to a collection of minerals from the midwestern US, or even a Calcite suite. This material has almost completely disappeared from the market, and remains some of the most beloved Calcite/Fluorite specimens from anywhere in the United States. Good shape overall, with very little damage on the display side of the specimen.