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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23073
Mineral:Fluorite, Sphalerite on Quartz
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Gray matrix of druzy quartz crystals with purple, cubic crystals of fluorite up to 7 mm and black-brown sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm. The sparkling druzy quartz makes this specimen quite showy. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino (1904-1988) collection 17J (no label)
Overall Size:8x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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