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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45775
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Large transparent blue cubic fluorite crystals with coating of white barite on the bottom. The surfaces of the fluorite crystals are composed of microscopic parallel cubic faces. The blue color is highly sought-after by collectors. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2059; ex. Laviere collection #572
Overall Size:14x10x6 cm
Crystals:4-8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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