Fluorite

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Perched aesthetically on matrix, like a halo, are lustrous and transparent GEM crystals of rich, purple-colored fluorites to 2 cm across. The fluorite crystals fluoresce an unusual cherry red color. Tis was one of the very top specimens from a small pocket found in around 2007-2008, which was brought out of Mexico by dealer and collector Jason New. They were expensive even down in Mexico at the time. Once here, he kept nearly all major pieces including this one, and this was in his special exhibit at Tucson of 2010. I later bought the entire case from Jason, including this specimen. A few minor abrasions do not detract from this aesthetic specimen, because of the significance of this find - still unique in quality and style for Ojuela fluorites. The piece has color and impact for its aesthetics, and is one of a very rarified number of Ojuela fluorites that could hold their own in a worldwide fluorite collection. Joe Budd photos (upper row). Note not from the Heck collection as is the rest of this update...INTERESTINGLY, THIS PIECE FLUORESCES RED UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT