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Fluorite

Unknown Owner
This is a gorgeous “blurple” fluorite specimen from the classic and historic Minerva No. 1 Mine. The sharp internal blue phantoms are overgrown by colorless and purple growth zones that give the piece great depth and aesthetic beauty from every angle.

Product details

Species
FluoriteAbout Fluorite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.6 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot 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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