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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 39020
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Translucent colorless barite crystal covering all sides of the specimen except a small point of attachment. The barite crystals are lustrous, prismatic form, with chisel-shaped terminations. At one end the barite fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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