Fluorite
specimen number:
2471039
location:
Deardorff Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Fantastic rosy purple highly translucent semi-lustrous cubic crystals of fluorite to 5.0 cm on edge forming an attractive 14.5 x 10.5 x 6.0 cm cluster. Very little matrix attached on the backside. Minimal micro-cleaving present, overall I think in very good condition. Classic color for this locality, likely collected in the 1960s or early 1970s. A truly beautiful cabinet display piece. Shipping weight: 3.14 pounds.
Size: 14.5 x 10.5 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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