Strontianite over Fluorite
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
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