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Fluorite on Sphalerite from Hill-Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite on Sphalerite from Hill-Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite on Sphalerite from Hill-Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 25320
Mineral:Fluorite on Sphalerite
Locality:Hill-Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Double-sided cluster of purple fluorite crystals overgrown on a curved plate of dark sphalerite and galena matrix. The fluorite crystals are translucent and show their color well. One crystal on the left side is cleaved on the corner.
Overall Size:15x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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