Fluorite with Chalcopyrite, Rosiclare Level, Main Ore Body, Denton Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Harris Creek District, Southern Illinois, Mined c. 1982, Tolonen Collection, Small Cabinet 3.5 x 8.0 x 8.5 cm, $250. Online 1/16. SOLD.
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Group of light purple and blue fluorite with associated micro chalcopyrite. This is a highly characteristic fluorite from the early development in the main orebody of the Denton Mine. Found loose in the pocket as evidenced by slight re-growth on matrix. Pristine. Tolonen Collection. Entered into Ross C. Lillie Collection database as RCL2540. Attributed to 1982 but could easily be 1981.