Fluorite
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A showy and excellent plate of lustrous, color-zoned purple fluorite crystals to 2.9 cm with partially yellow cores and a bit of matrix from the famous Minerva #1 Mine of Illinois. The large modified cube on the left is uncommon for Illinois material. Choice material from the Lewadny Collection. 8.2 x 7.5 x 3.8 cm
Product details
SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 7.5 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.Regional guide
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