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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Witherite from Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 38833
Mineral:Witherite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Two tapered, hexagonal witherite crystals on limestone matrix. The termination of one of the witherite crystals has been partially dissolved (etched) leaving a complex cavity. The witherite fluoresces bright white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:35x30x30 mm
Crystals:20-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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