Sphalerite and Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
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Emplaced on limestone and purple fluorite is a mound of intergrown, splendent, black sphalerite crystals, to 2.4 cm in length, with reddish highlights. Scattered about on the sphalerite are tiny, brassy yellow crystals of chalcopyrite. Mined in February 1988 from the Butter knife Pod. Beautiful and lustrous in person! Note it has nearly complete, with only minor peripheral damage. Ex. Ross Lillie Collection. RCL# 2146.
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SpeciesFluorite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 9.7 x 8.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton 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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