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Strontianite over Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Strontianite over Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Strontianite over Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Strontianite over Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

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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