• A close-up of the Fluorite-Lead Hill from Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois by The Crystalary reveals its translucent purple crystal with distinct cubic formations. This specimen showcases an array of hues ranging from light lavender to a deep purple. Its reflective surfaces and sharp, well-defined edges stand out against the completely black background.
  • A close-up shot captures a person holding The Crystalary's Fluorite from Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois. The transparent crystal exhibits a light purple hue with distinctive cubic formations. A blurred background accentuates the intricate details and texture of this exquisite fluorite specimen, reminiscent of prized finds from the Cave-in-Rock Mining region.
  • A hand holds a translucent, cubical crystal with a light purple hue. The Fluorite crystal, sourced from the renowned Lead Hill in Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois and offered by The Crystalary, has visible imperfections and internal fractures. Set against a plain white background, the thumb and part of the index finger are visible gripping the crystal.
  • An up-close image of a person's hand holding a translucent crystal specimen with geometric formations and a blend of light purple and clear hues. This stunning piece, typical of Fluorite from The Crystalary’s Lead Hill collection in Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA, showcases a cubic structure with some orange and metallic inclusions.
  • Close-up of a Fluorite specimen from Lead Hill, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA by The Crystalary, showcasing clear cubic crystals with purple tinges and yellowish and dark blue inclusions. The irregular, layered texture combined with small sparkling inclusions creates a visually intricate and delicate appearance.
  • A close-up image showcases a cluster of cubic fluorite crystals from The Crystalary. Sourced from Lead Hill in the renowned Cave-in-Rock area of Hardin County, Illinois, USA, these crystals are primarily light purple with clear sections and small inclusions of other minerals. The edges and surfaces display a geometric, almost glass-like appearance.
  • Close-up of a hand holding The Crystalary's Fluorite specimen from Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA. The cluster showcases cubic crystals in various shades of purple with some areas displaying clear and light pink hues. Inclusions with metallic and earthy tones add to its resemblance to rare finds from Cave-in-Rock Mining.
  • A close-up of a Fluorite crystal from Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA by The Crystalary shows intricate internal formations. The purple fluorite crystal features clear, angular edges and visible small inclusions. Patches of rusty-brown coloration are present on the crystal's surface.
  • Close-up image of a hand holding a raw Fluorite specimen from The Crystalary. This exquisite mineral, sourced from the historic Lead Hill in the Cave-in-Rock Mining district of Hardin County, Illinois, USA, features cubic formations with a crystalline structure. It exhibits a range of colors from translucent purple to clear and white, with some small orange-brown inclusions.
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The Crystalary

Fluorite- Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Fluorite- Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

$145.00 USD
$145.00 USD
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Locality: Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm

Aesthetic clear to lilac with complete cubic structure and nice phantom/zoning. Heavy ore inclusions. Heavy dissolution. Contacts across edges but excellent condition for locality. 

Lead Hill, situated north of Illinois Route 146 near Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, spans 3,000 feet in a north-south direction. Early mining operations primarily focused on extracting lead, with little attention given to fluorite due to its lack of market demand. However, significant commercial production began around 1917 under the ownership of the Basic Minerals Company, with subsequent operations by entities such as the Pittsburgh Fluorspar Products Company and its successors. Notable mines in the area include the E.W. Frazer Mine, Robinson Lead and Fluorspar Mine, and pits grouped under the Fluorspar Products Mines–Lead Hill Group and Grischy Lead Hill Mine.
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