Fluorite with Baryte and Sphalerite, Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Size: 8.8x5.7x5.2cm
Species: Fluorite with Baryte and Sphalerite
Locality: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Description: Lovely light blue to colorless fluorite cubes it on top of orange/reddish sphalerite with a coating of lustrous, sparkling blades of baryte. This piece features a visually appealing association and arrangement of species on this specimen. Also, under long wave UV light, the fluorite fluoresces bright blue-purple, and the baryte fluoresces bright orangey-yellow. This would be a nice addition to any Illinois or fluorite collection.
ID: SG009
Size: 8.8x5.7x5.2cm
Species: Fluorite with Baryte and Sphalerite
Locality: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Description: Lovely light blue to colorless fluorite cubes it on top of orange/reddish sphalerite with a coating of lustrous, sparkling blades of baryte. This piece features a visually appealing association and arrangement of species on this specimen. Also, under long wave UV light, the fluorite fluoresces bright blue-purple, and the baryte fluoresces bright orangey-yellow. This would be a nice addition to any Illinois or fluorite collection.
ID: SG009
Size: 8.8x5.7x5.2cm
Species: Fluorite with Baryte and Sphalerite
Locality: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Description: Lovely light blue to colorless fluorite cubes it on top of orange/reddish sphalerite with a coating of lustrous, sparkling blades of baryte. This piece features a visually appealing association and arrangement of species on this specimen. Also, under long wave UV light, the fluorite fluoresces bright blue-purple, and the baryte fluoresces bright orangey-yellow. This would be a nice addition to any Illinois or fluorite collection.
ID: SG009
