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Fluorite

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An exquisite Illinois fluorite with unusual transparency and intense zoning. Many of the crystals show architectural growth patterns. In good lighting, the specimen just lights up, highlighting the glowing golden cores, sharp purple phantoms, and light teal-blue exteriors of the crystals. These are getting SO HARD to obtain now that the mines are closed and gone! 9 x 6 x 5 cm

Product details

Species
FluoriteAbout Fluorite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
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 Minerva No. 1 Mine
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