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Calcite from USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

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Christian Grim
Christian Grim
Brooklyn, NY
0 for sale·13 sold

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

Species
Calcite, Fluorite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on02/03/2026
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
10/2025Christian GrimNot disclosed
—Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Unknown OwnerNot disclosed

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