Denton mine, Goose Creek Mine Group, Harris Creek Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA

Operated between late 1979 and 1993 by the Ozark-Mahoning Company. The Denton mine, along with the Annabel Lee and Minerva #1 mines were the most productive fluorspar mines during the last phase of mining in the Southern Illinois fluorspar district. The Denton Mine was also a prolific specimen-producer.

Ref.: (in part): Rocks & Min.:63:211 & 64:18, Mineralogical Record, 28:1.

References:
Econ Geol. (1992) 87:172-181

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	Baryte

	Calcite

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	Fluorite

	Galena

	Sphalerite

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Harris Creek Sub-District

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Denton mine

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