Fluorite with Barite
specimen number:
7992782
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Yellow is blue color zone gemmy crystals of fluorite measuring to 4.5 cm on edge across the top of a barite matrix. The crystals of fluorite are in turn partially coated by sparkling micro crystals of barite. Some cleaving is present as seen, this still quite nice. An antique label comes with the specimen as shown at the end of the video, and at one time part of the stock of Rick Russell of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Size: 14.0 x 11.0 x 8.0 cm (cabinet)
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