Sphalerite with Fluorite
specimen number:
1711797
location:
Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Lustrous sharply formed crystals of sphalerite measuring to 1.8 cm in size scattered across this breccia matrix with minor fluorite. In good condition, a nice example for the species from this mining district.
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