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Sphalerite on Fluorite from Annabel Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Sphalerite on Fluorite from Annabel Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Sphalerite on Fluorite from Annabel Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 12513
Mineral:Sphalerite on Fluorite
Locality:Annabel Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Lustrous, black metallic sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm on cubic fluorite crystals up to 20 mm. The fluorite is translucent purple with yellow center zones.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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