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Barite from Rosiclare level, Denton Mine, Goose Creek Group, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Barite from Rosiclare level, Denton Mine, Goose Creek Group, Hardin County, Illinois

Barite from Rosiclare level, Denton Mine, Goose Creek Group, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Rosiclare level, Denton Mine, Goose Creek Group, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 24466
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Rosiclare level, Denton Mine, Goose Creek Group, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Dense cluster of platy barite crystals that fluoresce blue-white under UV illumination. The barite crystals are lustrous vary from white to transparent. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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