Fluorite
specimen number:
1257108
location:
Denton mine, Harris Creek Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: Beautiful gemmy purple to yellow glassy cubic crystals of fluorite to 3.2 cm on edge forming an attractive 6.0 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm cluster. Minor inclusions and scattered rains of chalcopyrite present. The yellow coloration is on the interior of the crystals, with a bluish purple exterior. This is in excellent condition for an Illinois fluorite. Sits up perfectly by itself for display. Shipping weight: 0.51 pounds.
Size: 6.0 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm (miniature)
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