Strontianite
specimen number:
1603167
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Colorless crystal groupings of strontianite measuring to 2.5 cm in diameter coming off matrix. This is in great condition. Calcite is present throughout the matrix. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. Very choice for the species from this famous locality.
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