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

 
Large Alstonite over Fluorite Image

Large Alstonite over Fluorite Image

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Large Alstonite over Fluorite Image

DESCRIPTION:No. 39024
Mineral:Alstonite over Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Rich coating of white alstonite crystals up to 1 mm over translucent blue fluorite. The alstonite fluoresces dim yellow-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Midwest, USA > Fluorescent & Phosphorescent Minerals
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