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Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with internal color zoning from Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 59067
Mineral:Fluorite with internal color zoning
Locality:Rosiclare Level, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Bi-colored transparent-to-translucent cubic fluorite crystals with waxy surface luster caused by microscopic crystallization patterns on the faces. The fluorite appears dark purple, but when illuminated from the rear shows yellow core zones.
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:15-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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