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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35445
Mineral:Barite on Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent colorless barite crystals up to 8 mm overgrown on cubic yellow fluorite crystals up to 10 mm. The contrast of the lustrous white barite against the etched yellow fluorite is very attractive.
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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