Specimen #799

Name: Fluorite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.1 cm

Weight: 492

Acquired: 2008-09-29

Source: Dan Weinrich

Label: Y

Comment: A beautiful large near transparent amber yellow to bluish-purple color zoned fluorite crystal corner measuring 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.1 cm in size. Sits nicely for display. Tiny crystals of chalcopyrite are floating within and placed upon the fluorite crystal. Only partially crystallized on the back side of the piece as seen in the second photo. Very tiny minor chipping is present on the crystal corner as seen in the photos. Overall I think in good shape; this is a colorful



and very attractive piece! Ref: The Mineralogical Record (1997): 28(1): 11.

Minerals: Fluorite (CaF2)

There are 5 pictures on file

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Fluorite, Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois - 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.1 mm

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Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois - 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.1 mm

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Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois - 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.1 mm

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Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois

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Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois