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MD-211917
Fluorite, Sphalerite
Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Cabinet, 10.4 x 8.2 x 2.4 cm
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The beautiful balance of fluorite and crystallized sphalerite here looks a lot more like Elmwood than Illinois, but the razor-sharp, silky faces of the crystals say "Illinois." This is an unusual-looking specimen for this locality, and just beautiful. The crystals measure to 2 cm on edge. These pretty crystals even have phantoms inside.

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