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Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 39751
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Curved stalactitic formation of white strontianite crystals with no matrix attached. The strontianite crystals are elongated scalenohedrons and are transparent when viewed under magnification. Fluoresces white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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