AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Illinois > Fluorite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 65685 |
Mineral: | Fluorite |
Locality: | Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois |
Description: | Interconnected parallel translucent purple fluorite crystals with satin luster on the crystal faces caused by microscopic crystallization patterns. Tan colored micro crystals (quartz? calcite?) are in the crevices between the crystals. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1907 |
Overall Size: | 5x2.5x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-20 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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