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Fluorite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 9845
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Pristine complex crystal cluster of cubic fluorite in crystals to 4 cm. Color is translucent purple and yellow, though must be viewed with a strong light behind. An excellent specimen from this closed mine. Ex. Roy A. Smith (1935-2014) collection
Overall Size:6x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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