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

A lustrous gem sharply color zoned amber to purple to blue crystal of fluorite. This is in really good condition. Beautiful with backlighting, both the photo and the end of the video exhibit this. Crystallized naturally all around.

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2025
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
Current owner
Christian Grim
Christian Grim
Brooklyn, NY
Acquired
Feb 2026
Price paid
$670.00

Owner’s note

Weinrich Minerals

Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Fluorite
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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.