Denton Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois

7 x 6.8 x 3.3 cm
2.8 x 2.7 x 1.3 in

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Early 1990s

The majority of this specimen is composed of Sphalerite with well formed crystals on both sides and massive Sphalerite in the interior. The Sphalerite crystals range in color from orange/brown to reddish brown to almost black. The crystals have a high sparkly luster and are gemmy in places. On one side of the specimen, there are small cubic, Galena crystals and small patches of micro, druze Quartz. On the sides of the specimen, there can be seen some light purple Fluorite including a few, very small crystals in one vug.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There are a number of incomplete Sphalerite crystals.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Fluorite | Quartz | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars