Fluorite with Quartz, Sphalerite, Calcite
specimen number:
4061009
location:
Deardorff mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Wonderful old time specimen from this 1970s locality. Light purple mostly gem lustrous cubic crystals of fluorite to 5.5 cm on edge set on a breccia matrix of crystallized quartz, sphalerite, and calcite. Slight and sparse micro-chipping present, this in very good condition. Classic old Illinois piece.
Size: 12.0 x 9.0 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
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