Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois TD3973 malawi The ostrich itself is carved

The ostrich itself is carved from pieces of quartz

Also present is white adularia encrusting the crystals

What sets dendritic chalcedony apart from other gemstones is its fluorescent properties

was historically a significant source of soda ash

Omaruru District

Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois TD3973 malawi The ostrich itself is carvedFluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois Approx. Dimensions: 3x3x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 244 grams Locality: Hastie's Quarry, Hardin County, Illinois Fluorite from Hasties Quarry (Hardin County, Illinois) is a prized North American mineral because it is one of the few remaining sources of "new" fluorite from the famous Cave in Rock District. While most major mines in the area closed decades ago, Hastie's is an active aggregate quarry that produces