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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34368
Mineral:Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent yellow fluorite crystals up to 35 mm on edge with scattered chalcopyrite crystals up to 2 mm included in the outer layers of fluorite (and on the surfaces). The fluorite crystals have outer zones of purple color. One crystal edge is damaged.
Overall Size:13x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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