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Calcite, Fluorite, Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Calcite, Fluorite, Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite, Fluorite, Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Calcite, Fluorite, Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite, Fluorite, Barite from Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 14604
Mineral:Calcite, Fluorite, Barite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Rich specimen of elongated white calcite crystals over an earlier generation of golden calcite and purple-blue fluorite. Fully crystallized all sides. Fluoresces/phosphoresces blue-white under UV illumination. Originally in the Kraissel collection. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M471
Overall Size:14x7x6 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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