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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44722 |
| Mineral: | Fluorite over Sphalerite |
| Locality: | Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
| Description: | Transparent purple-gray cubic fluorite crystals to 23 mm across on lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 8 mm across. The fluorite crystals have a silky surface luster and better-than-average internal clarity. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #272 |
| Overall Size: | 5x4x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-23 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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