Strontianite (fluorescent) on Baryte (old)

Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 07/12/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/19/2018 6:32:33 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Nine tan balls of glassy strontianite needles are very aesthetically clustered on the sculptural massive baryte matrix plate. Strontianite and baryte combos are VERY RARE from the famous Minerva No. 1 Mine. RARE old-time combination material, probably mined in the late 1950s-early 60s. Pastel-yellow and white fluorescence.

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