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Fluorite with Chalcopyrite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Chalcopyrite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Chalcopyrite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 25658
Mineral:Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large red-purple fluorite crystals with yellow internal zones. Scattered throughout are 1-2 mm chalcopyrite crystals on the surface and included in the fluorite. The thin purple fluorite layer over the yellow makes the color very showy. Dinged.
Overall Size:17x14x7 cm
Crystals:1-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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