Fluorite
specimen number:
7991087
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
A lovely grouping of glassy partly gemmy cubic fluorite crystals exhibiting the dissolution cavities normally attributed to now gone bubbles of hydrocarbon. This is sharp and in great condition. Very attractive when backlit. The specimen comes with an antique label and was mined in 1992.
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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