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Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 25486
Mineral:Fluorite with Barite and Chalcopyrite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Yellow-purple fluorite crystals up to 4 cm with remnants of white barite scattered throughout with brassy chalcopyrite crystals. The fluorite is translucent yellow with outer layer of pale purple. Minor surface imperfections.
Overall Size:8x7x6 cm
Crystals:.5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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