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Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 40135
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Partial crystal of cubic fluorite with glassy faces composed of smaller, parallel cubic faces. Internally the upper corner is flawless yellow with feathery inclusions on the sides and purple outer zones.
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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