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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35018
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large cluster of cubic fluorite crystals with minor calcite and chalcopyrite. The fluorite crystals have milky yellow centers surrounded by transparent purple outer zones. The crystal surfaces are composed of many smaller, parallel cubic faces. Damage.
Overall Size:16x11x10 cm
Crystals:1-90 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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