• A rough, translucent Fluorite specimen with a purple hue, possibly reminiscent of amethyst. This crystal from The Crystalary, specifically sourced from Lead Hill in Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA, features various facets and angles. Some parts appear cloudy while others are more transparent. The black background emphasizes the rich purple tones.
  • Close-up view of a person holding a cluster of Fluorite from The Crystalary, originating from Lead Hill in Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA. The crystal's intricate structure and varying color hues are beautifully showcased against the plain, out-of-focus background.
  • A hand holding a rough, translucent cluster of Fluorite from the renowned Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock in Hardin County, Illinois. The crystal exhibits light purple hues and boasts multiple facets and jagged edges, capturing the light to reveal its natural clarity and beauty. The plain, light backdrop accentuates the intricate details of this exquisite piece from The Crystalary.
  • Close-up of a hand holding a piece of Fluorite from Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois by The Crystalary against a plain background. The light purple rock has irregular, jagged edges and appears to have multiple small crystal formations embedded within it.
  • A close-up photo of a translucent, pale purple Fluorite crystal with a rough exterior. The Fluorite, sourced from Lead Hill or Cave-In-Rock in Hardin County, Illinois, and available from The Crystalary, has a cubic formation and is held against a light background, making its intricate details and textures visible. Fingers are seen holding the crystal.
  • A close-up of a person's hand holding a Fluorite mineral cluster from the Lead Hill area in Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, by The Crystalary. The semi-transparent mineral exhibits clear, cubic crystals with a light purple hue. The edges of the crystals are well-defined, and some parts appear slightly rough with minor inclusions.
  • Close-up image of a hand holding **Fluorite** from Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA. The specimen features translucent, light purple cubic crystals with a rough texture. The background is plain and out of focus, highlighting the intricate details of the crystalline structure. Available from **The Crystalary**.
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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

$45.00 USD
$45.00 USD
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Locality: Lead Hill, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm

Clear to light lilac on matrix. Complete focal crystal. Some contacts across crystals. Overall good condition. 

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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