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Barite on Fluorite from Crystal #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite on Fluorite from Crystal #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Barite on Fluorite from Crystal #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 21586
Mineral:Barite on Fluorite
Locality:Crystal #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of white barite crystals completely covering purple fluorite matrix. The barite crystals are clean, lustrous and have bluish zones. One crystal on the right edge is incomplete (could be trimmed). Acquired from Scott Williams in 1957. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R332
Overall Size:13x9x6 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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