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Fluorite with internal phantom from Minerva Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with internal phantom from Minerva Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with internal phantom from Minerva Mine, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 7188
Mineral:Fluorite with internal phantom
Locality:Minerva Mine, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Complex crystal of cubic fluorite with nearly colorless outer zone and purple center zone. Fluoresces brightly under UV illumination. Ex. R. Bates Collection #521
Overall Size:15x14x12 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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