Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite - image 1
Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite - image 2
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Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite

Unknown Owner
Lustrous gem blue crystal of fluorite 1.0 cm on edge set on a crystallized sphalerite matrix with scalenohedral crystals of calcite. This is in good condition with minimal cleaving to some of the calcite crystals.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Fluorite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on09/12/2025
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown Owner$270.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Minerva No. 1 Mine
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