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Fluorite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite on Sphalerite from Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 22618
Mineral:Fluorite on Sphalerite
Locality:Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Dark matrix of yellow-brown sphalerite crystals up to 5 mm with overgrowth of translucent, purple fluorite crystals up to 10 mm. The back side has a sugary coating of .5-1 mm colorless barite crystals. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino collection 17N
Overall Size:7x3x3 cm
Crystals:.5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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