Fluorite, Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Size: 6.2x5.6x3.3cm
Species: Fluorite
Locality: Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Description: Top notch specimen with great luster and color. Two primary cubes up to 1 inch on edge sit on top of a matrix of smaller cubes that have been partially etched. The luster is quite good an the color zoning of yellow and blue is aesthetically pleasing. The back features 3 holes where previous baryte or some other mineral was once attached and was etched away. Pieces of good Illinois material are becoming harder and harder to find at reasonable prices.
Size: 6.2x5.6x3.3cm
Species: Fluorite
Locality: Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Description: Top notch specimen with great luster and color. Two primary cubes up to 1 inch on edge sit on top of a matrix of smaller cubes that have been partially etched. The luster is quite good an the color zoning of yellow and blue is aesthetically pleasing. The back features 3 holes where previous baryte or some other mineral was once attached and was etched away. Pieces of good Illinois material are becoming harder and harder to find at reasonable prices.
Size: 6.2x5.6x3.3cm
Species: Fluorite
Locality: Annabel Lee Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Description: Top notch specimen with great luster and color. Two primary cubes up to 1 inch on edge sit on top of a matrix of smaller cubes that have been partially etched. The luster is quite good an the color zoning of yellow and blue is aesthetically pleasing. The back features 3 holes where previous baryte or some other mineral was once attached and was etched away. Pieces of good Illinois material are becoming harder and harder to find at reasonable prices.