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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36219
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large bi-colored fluorite crystals with crystal faces covered in minute parallel cubic faces. The fluorite crystals are cubic, transparent blue-purple outer zones, with translucent yellow inner zones plus small included chalcopyrite. Minor damage. Ex. Paule Heise #usr0038
Overall Size:12x9x6 cm
Crystals:25-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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