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Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 11354
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Two crossing sprays of elongated strontianite crystals to 3 cm long. The crystals are well formed, partially translucent with no point of attachment. Fluoresces yellow-white under ultraviolet illumination.
Overall Size:9x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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