This particular fluorite The Cave-In-Rock mining district of Hardin County, Illinois is world renowned for its fluorite, which is widely considered to be some of the highest quality fluorite in the world. The area has a long history of producing spectacular fluorite specimens from several different mines. This region is part of the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District, historically one of the most significant sources of fluorite in the United States. Due to the mines in the area being largely inactive today, high-quality Hardin County fluorite has become even more sought after by collectors.
MINERAL DIMENSIONS
121 x 77.3 x 44.7mm (4.76 x 3.04 x 1.76 inches)
Weight: 501G
MINERALS ON SPECIMEN:
Fluorite
LOCALITY
Cave-In-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois
Cave-in-Rock Mine: One of the most famous fluorite mines in the region, known for producing stunning purple, blue, and green fluorite crystals. The mine is located near the town of Cave-in-Rock and has been a key source of fluorite for both industrial and collector purposes.
