Specimen #1271
Name: Fluorite
Type: Mineral
Locality: Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Favorite? N
Fluorescent? N
Size: 14.2 x 8.2 x 7.0 cm
Weight:
Acquired: 2009-02-14
Source: Trinity: John Veevaert
Label: Y
Comment: This is a large single crystal of fluorite. The crystal was partially etched and healed while in situ as the bottom of the specimen displays myriad small micro faces under magnification. There are several cleaved areas on areas of the crystal however they are few. There is also a small amount of dried petroleum on the crystal which is the black splotches. Nice color zoning on this piece with amber, violet and blue hues.
Minerals: Fluorite (CaF2)
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