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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38771
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent blue fluorite crystals up to 22 mm. The fluorite varies from dull to glassy luster and is fully crystallized all around. It appears it grew in a constricted vein and has smooth flat areas on front and rear where it contacted the vein walls.
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:5-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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