AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Fluorite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 51478 |
Mineral: | Fluorite |
Locality: | Minerva #1 Mine, Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Bi-colored cubic fluorite crystals that have etched dissolution patterns around the bases and sides where the fluorite partially dissolved along the crystallization layers. The fluorite is translucent yellow with lustrous transparent purple outer layers. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection |
Overall Size: | 8x7x5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-4 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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