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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A grouping of large thick lustrous slightly translucent witherite crystals with little attached matrix. This is in terrific condition, an excellent example for this classic from Illinois. Brightly fluorescent.

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SpeciesWitherite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on04/07/2025
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$1,465.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Witherite
Mineral guide
Learn about Witherite
distinctive pseudo-hexagonal twin crystals, white-cream color, UV fluorescence, scarce, prized specimens from Settlingstones, Alston Moor.
Witherite
Regional guide
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.