Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite (2179)
specimen number:
8811710
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
A gorgeous cluster of deep dark amber colored fluorite crystals, these showing outer color zoning of a light blue. The crystals measure to her 3.2 cm on edge. Scalenohedral crystals of small calcite to 1.0 cm in size are scattered throughout. Minor sphalerite is present as well. This is in excellent condition. There are inclusions of white barite floating within the fluorite crystals. Gorgeous when backlit as shown towards the end of the video.
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