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Fluorite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 34023
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of cubic fluorite crystals with yellow internal color and thin red-purple outer layer that give it a bright golden color without being too dark. All crystals are complete except around the edges where they attached to matrix.
Overall Size:13x10x5 cm
Crystals:15-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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