Fluorite
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This is a fine, large, ornate compound crystal of Illinois fluorite. It is transparent internally, with a silky exterior luster. Inside are zoning bands of teal blue, and towards the exterior a band of dark purple. You can see little calcites attached here and there.
Product details
SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.3 x 5.5 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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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
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