Calcite on Fluorite, Sub-Rosiclare Level, Bahama Pod, Denton Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Harris Creek District, Southern Illinois small cabinet 5 x 7 x 9 cm $350. Online 4/8 SOLD
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Group of light purple, semi-transparent fluorite crystals, to 5 cm, covered with bright, lustrous, modified calcite rhombs. The calcite shows two phases of crystallization, namely, an early phase of drusy nature and secondary phase as isolated crystals to 1 cm. Classic and distinctive specimen from the ore body. Advance mining August, 1992 in the southwest drift. In excellent condition. Dr. David London Collection L-106. Entered into Ross C. Lillie database as RCL2591.