Calcite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 2

Calcite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Calcite with Fluorite & Sphalerite - Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

Sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 3.3 cm in height coming off of a cluster of blue gemmy fluorite crystals and lustrous black

sphalerite. This is in good condition. Crystallized naturally all around with no points of attachment.

Ex. Lindsay Glass

Product details

SpeciesCalciteFluoriteSphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on02/03/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Current owner
Christian Grim
Christian Grim
Brooklyn, NY
Acquired
Oct 2025
Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Unknown OwnerNot disclosed

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