Benstonite, Calcite, Barite
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Benstonite on calcite with barite, 18.4 cm, from the Minerva #1 mine, Hardin County, Illinois. Jeff Scovil photo.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Midwest page 239
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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