Fluorite (Penetration Twinned) - Denton Mine, USA

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Fluorite (Penetration Twinned)
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ColorsPurple
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.2 x 5.3 x 4.6 cm
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Penetration twins of fluorite from the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District are uncommon and this is a superb one. It is unusually sharp and intense, and large for this region. This specimen is comprised of two lustrous and gemmy color zoned fluorite cubes, to 5 cm on an edge. The core color is a light yellow with purple bands at the terminations. Mined circa 1984 and from the Ross Lillie collection. RCL#2288. ex. Les Tolonen collection as well.
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Richardson, Texas, USA

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