Fluorite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 1
Fluorite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 2

Fluorite from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

An attractive grouping of lustrous translucent amber colored fluorite crystals. Naturally crystallized all around and in very good condition as seen. When backlit, this does show a lot of translucency as seen in the video.

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on04/12/2025
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Current owner
Christian Grim
Christian Grim
Brooklyn, NY
Price paid
$400.00

Owner’s note

Weinrich Minerals

Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
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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.
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Fluorite from Minerva No. 1 Mine
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Minerva No. 1 Mine
A collector's guide to Minerva No. 1 Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 725 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.