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Fluorite from USA, Illinois, Hardin County, Cave-in-Rock Mining Sub-District

22SGEMS
22SGEMSFeatured
California
247 for sale·Member since 2025

💜💙⚡️ HILL LEDFORD BEAUTY ⚡️💙💜

Southern Illinois fluorite never disappoints…

This striking fluorite from the historic Hill Ledford Mine displays the rich violet saturation and electric blue flashes that have made Cave-in-Rock fluorites legendary among collectors. Sharp cubic growth, incredible color contrast, and that unmistakable Illinois glow come together in a specimen that commands attention from every angle.

Whether under natural light or backlit to reveal its internal architecture, pieces like this remind us why the Cave-in-Rock District remains one of the most celebrated fluorite-producing regions in the world.

A classic American mineral with world-class color and character. 💎🔥

📍 Hill Ledford Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
Added on06/24/2026

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/202622SGEMSNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Regional guide
Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock Mining Sub-District
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