Strontianite over Fluorite
Strontianite over Fluorite from Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Hemispherical formation of translucent Strontianite that formed over a core of dark Fluorite. The Strontianite is fully crystallized all around and has partial Fluorite crystals embedded in the surface. A classic from the closed Illinois fluorite mines.
Locality Ozark-Mahoning #1 (Minerva #1) Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Dimensions 8 x 7 x 5 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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