Fluorite with Strontianite, Sphalerite (685)
specimen number:
8811589
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
A cluster of deep blue mostly transparent cubic fluorite crystals, the largest measuring to 4.0 cm on edge, set up on a sphalerite crystal matrix with minor strontianite. Minimal micro-damage present, this is in good condition and quite attractive with great color. Very attractive when backlit as shown at the end of the video. This was collected in 1995.
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