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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 41499 |
| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Illinois |
| Description: | Translucent deep-purple cubic fluorite crystals with crystals faces composed of many microscopic cubic faces in parallel orientation giving a silky luster. The fluorite color shows well due to good translucency, but is on the dark side. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #191; originally acquired in 1963 |
| Overall Size: | 8.5x7x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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