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Fluorite with Bitumen coating from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Bitumen coating from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Bitumen coating from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Bitumen coating from Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 57190
Mineral:Fluorite with Bitumen coating
Locality:Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Dark translucent blue fluorite with 6 mm dark-purple outer zone and black bitumen (naturally occurring petroleum) on the surfaces making the cluster nearly opaque. The bitumen can be removed by soaking in petroleum solvents.
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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