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Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

 
Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite from Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 77933
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite and Sphalerite
Locality:Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois
Description:Lustrous translucent purple 34 mm cubic fluorite crystal with small groups of translucent gray calcite and lustrous transparent red-brown sphalerite microcrystals on an angled face, apparently where the fluorite crystal was attached. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 34 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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