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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 14710
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Cluster of cubic, purple fluorite crystals originally acquired in 1958 from Ben Clement. The surface of the fluorite is covered completely with minute cubic fluorite crystals giving a rough surface texture. One corner is cleaved. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R554
Overall Size:10x9x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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