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Fluorite (penetration twins) from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite (penetration twins) from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite (penetration twins) from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 34273
Mineral:Fluorite (penetration twins)
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent color zoned fluorite crystals up to 16 mm with scattered metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 3 mm. Two crystals are twinned on the (111) plane resulting in an unusual penetration twin. Color varies from yellow to purple.
Overall Size:38x25x20 mm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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