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Fluorite with Chalcopyrite inclusions from Cave-In-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Chalcopyrite inclusions from Cave-In-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 20796
Mineral:Fluorite with Chalcopyrite inclusions
Locality:Cave-In-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Translucent fluorite crystals up to 4 cm with small inclusions of metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 2 mm. The fluorite has a pale-purple outer zone (transparent) with yellow inner zone (milky). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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