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Fluorite

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A showy, stair-stepped, two-sided specimen with two generations of translucent, cubic fluorite from the famed Southern Illinois Fluorite District. The core of the specimen consists of small, purple cubes, while the larger, outer cubes, are a bluer-purple and are nicely zoned. The few edge bruises are barely noticeable. Choice material from the Lewadny Collection. 7.0 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 Cave-in-Rock
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