Witherite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 1
Witherite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 2

Witherite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

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An outstanding grouping of yellowish translucent lustrous witherite crystal set perfectly up on a crystallized barite matrix. The specimen sits by itself perfectly and is in super condition all around. Brightly fluorescent. A real fine Midwest American classic.

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SpeciesWitherite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on02/27/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$750.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Witherite
Mineral guide
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distinctive pseudo-hexagonal twin crystals, white-cream color, UV fluorescence, scarce, prized specimens from Settlingstones, Alston Moor.
Witherite
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Witherite from Minerva No. 1 Mine
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Minerva No. 1 Mine
A collector's guide to Minerva No. 1 Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 725 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.