AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Strontianite over Fluorite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 31032 |
Mineral: | Strontianite over Fluorite |
Locality: | Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Hemispherical formation of translucent strontianite that formed over a core of dark fluorite. The strontianite is fully crystallized all around and has partial fluorite crystals embedded in the surface. A classic from the closed Illinois fluorite mines. |
Overall Size: | 8x7x5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-15 mmm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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