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Fluorite (bi-colored zoned crystals) from Denton Mine, Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite (bi-colored zoned crystals) from Denton Mine, Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite (bi-colored zoned crystals) from Denton Mine, Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite (bi-colored zoned crystals) from Denton Mine, Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 30
Mineral:Fluorite (bi-colored zoned crystals)
Locality:Denton Mine, Rosiclare Level, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Lustrous transparent internally zoned bi-colored cubic fluorite crystals with no matrix attached. The fluorite crystals have purple core zones with blue outer zones. The outer surfaces composed of smaller parallel crystal faces. Ex. William Bill Severance (1931-2023) collection #97.55; acquired from Ross Lillie's private collection in 1997; mined in 1986
Overall Size:29x26x19 mm
Crystals:5-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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