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Sphalerite on Quartz, Calcite, Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Sphalerite on Quartz, Calcite, Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Sphalerite on Quartz, Calcite, Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 18962
Mineral:Sphalerite on Quartz, Calcite, Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Lustrous, brown-black sphalerite crystals up to 4 mm on mixture of white calcite, quartz and fluorite. The contrast of the dark sphalerite against the light matrix is very attractive.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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