Fluorite (Penetration Twinned)
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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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SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 5.3 x 4.6 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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