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Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Calcite, Fluorite

Calcite crystals to 7.6 cm with fluorite on matrix, from the Denton mine, Hardin County, Illinois. Ex Ross Lillie collection; László Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Fluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.6 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 122
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ross C. LillieNot disclosed

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