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Fluorite, Barite

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Fluorite with barite, 15.8 cm, from the Denton mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesFluorite, Barite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Midwest page 71
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Jim Gebel

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Fluorite
Regional guide
Fluorite from Denton Mine
Denton Mine Fluorite - renowned locality yielding vibrant crystals; geology, access details, notable finds, and collecting history for enthusiasts.
Locality guide
Denton Mine
A collector's guide to Denton Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 573 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.