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Fluorite (polished cleavage) from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite (polished cleavage) from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite (polished cleavage) from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 39587
Mineral:Fluorite (polished cleavage)
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Asymmetric polished cleavage of bluish-purple transparent fluorite with one end showing deeper purple color. Several areas show transparent brown internal inclusions of bitumen, naturally occurring petroleum.
Overall Size:35x24x23 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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