Barite with Sphalerite, Fluorite
specimen number:
1302061
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Lustrous partly gemmy blue to amber crystals of fluorite measuring to 3.0 cm on edge across this matrix and scattered with white bladed crystals of barite. In good condition with slight micro-cleaving present, a nice combination piece. Sphalerite is present as well.
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