Witherite Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6296. This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of yellow pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystals which are very translucent and take the form of a large ball. It is a very displayable, high luster piece which sits nicely and is damage-free. It measures 6.4 x 5.7 x 3.7 cm. This piece fluoresces a strong yellow color in S.W. U.V. has a very strong phosphoresce, as well. There is one crystal extending out of the primary cluster which has a barrel shaped form to the crystal. This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL. A very displayable and desirable American specimen in all regards. 300$
SKU: GD-0229
$300.00Price