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Fluorite, Celestine

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A superb cluster of lustrous, translucent, honey-brown fluorite cubes beautifully accented with white celestine blades from the quarries at Clay Center, Ohio. The striking, large cube is 4.4 cm and all of the cubes have gemmy corners. Nice brownish-white fluorescence. This piece, dating prior to World War II, is from the John Grieger Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 7.3 x 6.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Ohio, Clay Center

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
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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
Fluorite from Clay Center
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