Witherite on Barite (classic locale)

Minerva # 1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Miniature, 4.5 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 08/12/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/19/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, hexagonal, tan, witherite crystal nicely set on blade of snow-white barite from noted locale. The lustrous, translucent, blocky crystal has striking, well-developed, stepped-growth faces. Highly representative older material from the famous Minerva # 1 Mine. Super white fluorescence, as you would expect.

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