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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56430
Mineral:Fluorite and Sphalerite
Locality:Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals to 25 mm with translucent dark-brown sphalerite crystals in parallel aggregates to 40 mm across. The outer zones of the fluorite crystals have faint blue layers visible when viewed on edge. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #265.
Overall Size:9.5x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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