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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34223
Mineral:Strontianite and Barite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent bladed blue barite crystals up to 10 mm with a bow-tie formation of transparent brown strontianite crystals up to 5 mm.
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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