Calcite, Barite, Hydrozincite, Fluorite - Minerva No.1, Hardin Co., Illinois

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Apr 3rd, 2026
Locality: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Ozark-Mahoning group, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA (See on Mindat)

Description:
Originally posted by Mark Cole on Nature's Rainbows in 2016.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Baryte (Mindat) (RRUFF)

• Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: White

• Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue

• Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Red