Fluorite with Quartz
specimen number:
7991293
location:
Shipp & Covert mine, Lead Hill, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Mostly gemmy purple cubic crystals of fluorite measuring to 0.7 cm on edge across the top of this matrix covered with sparkling crystallized quartz. This is crystallized on both sides of the matrix, slight cleaving present as seen in the video. An unusual specimen, this was collected in the 1930s. Beautifully fluorescent, both the fluorite and the quartz.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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