Calcite (outstanding) Larry Krause

Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 7.5 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 07/11/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/21/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is certainly one of the most unusual and outstanding calcite specimens we have seen from Hardin County. Striking, lustrous and translucent, intergrown rosettes of rich honey-amber, curvilinear, lenticular calcite crystals comprise this very aesthetic specimen. The rosettes are a rich brown in normal light, but GLOW golden-amber in bright light! The rosettes certainly look like a jumber of rose buds, as the patterns are amazing. Very fine and uncommon material from the famous Minerva # 1 Mine. Ex Larry Krause dealer stock.

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