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Barite on Fluorite from Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite on Fluorite from Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 10124
Mineral:Barite on Fluorite
Locality:Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Translucent yellow barite crystals to 2 cm on purple fluorite matrix. The coverage of the barite is so rich, that little fluorite is visible except on the sides. An excellent specimen from this famous mine, now long closed.
Overall Size:10x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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