Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
2091021
location:
Deardorff Mine, Cave-In-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: The top side of this 11.5 x 7.0 x 1.5 cm matrix is covered almost completely by small sparkling colorless quartz crystals. Scattered over this quite richly are numerous rosy purple gemmy glassy crystals of cubic fluorite to 0.9 cm on edge. Minor sphalerite and calcite present as well. Micro-chipping present but very sparse, this is in good condition as seen. Previous label gives the locality simply as Harden Co., this is likely from the Deardorff mine. Shipping weight: 0.80 pounds.
Size: 11.5 x 7.0 x 1.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Matilda Pfeiffer
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