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Barite on Fluorite (both fluorescent) Allred Coll. viewBack to SPECIAL PRE-TUCSON LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Jan 26, 2012

Denton Mine, Harris Creek Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois
  • Starting Time:1/20/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/26/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:8.4 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:This well-known Illinois mine is noted for fine calcite crystals on fluorite. However, this unusual, uncommon and showy specimen features sparkly, tan barite crystals totally enveloping the glassy, purple fluorite cubes. One tiny fluorite is perched on the barite, with nifty effect. Unusually, BOTH species fluoresce: the barite a mellow yellow-orange; and the fluorite bright purple. Ex Jonathon Allred Fluorescent Collection.