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Fluorite from Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite from Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite from Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite from Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite from Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 69429
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Spar Mountain, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large transparent purple cubic fluorite crystal with darker internal phantom-growth zones visible. The fluorite crystal surfaces are composed of many smaller parallel faces that give them a textured appearance. One corner is cleaved. Ex. Roy A. Smith (1935-2014) collection
Overall Size:9x6x6 cm
Crystals:75 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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