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Hello all, just wanted to confirm if Hardin, Elmwood or Mexican Fluorite
  
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2025 14:32    Post subject: Hello all, just wanted to confirm if Hardin, Elmwood or Mexican Fluorite  

I had gotten this fluorite from a local mineral show from a reputable dealer but I think this one was incorrect on the label. It was listed as "elmwood" on the provenance card. I went with that and I have looked at the mindat photos. I noticed it looked more like a Hardin than anything else. Someone else mentioned possibly Mexican? I do not think so. I just wanted to know if this is truly Hardin or even possibly Elmwood? Thank you all and am grateful for this forum.


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 Mineral: Fluorite
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Hardin County, Illinois, USA
 Dimensions: 5 x 4.3 x 2.9 inches
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PostPosted: Feb 28, 2025 16:54    Post subject: Re: Hello all, just wanted to confirm if Hardin, Elmwood or Mexican Fluorite  

I am not sure but it looks like your specimen may have "carthage corners" (lighter colored material in the corners). If so, then it probably is Elmwood.
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PostPosted: Mar 03, 2025 10:17    Post subject: Re: Hello all, just wanted to confirm if Hardin, Elmwood or Mexican Fluorite  

Matt_Zukowski wrote:
I am not sure but it looks like your specimen may have "carthage corners" (lighter colored material in the corners). If so, then it probably is Elmwood.


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