Fluorite and Galena Crystals, Hill-Ledford Mine, Illinois

Dark violet fluorite and silvery galena cubes grew on a ridge of matrix. Both sides of the piece show crystal faces. This piece measures 23 cm wide by 14 cm tall and 8 cm front to back and weighs 6 lb. This interesting piece from an old mine in the district is from the Hill-Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA. The has mostly satin luster and show a little bruising of the corners and edges.

SKU ow6593mkst

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