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Calcite with Barite

Unknown Owner
Colorless lustrous crystal groupings of calcite measuring to 3.5 cm in size across the top of a barite matrix. Very little micro-damage present, this is in very good condition. Fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. Collected around 1990.

Product details

Species
Calcite, BariteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 11.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/22/2025
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$420.00
—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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