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Galena on Fluorite from Anna Belle Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Galena on Fluorite from Anna Belle Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 14790
Mineral:Galena on Fluorite
Locality:Anna Belle Lee Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Cluster of large cubic fluorite crystals with scattered small galena crystals embedded in one of the crystal faces. The fluorite color varies from yellow inner core with purple outer zone. No damage. Originally acquired in 1958 from Ben Clements. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R551
Overall Size:13x9x6 cm
Crystals:2-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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