Color-zoned Fluorite w/ Sphalerite (Ted Bartels Coll.)

Sub-Rosiclare Level, Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Miniature, 4.5 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 12/06/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/13/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

An adorable intergrown pair of fluorite cubes from the famous Denton Mine. The translucent cubes have frosted satin luster faces. Lighting reveals the fine violet color and exposes the rich darker purple edge phantoms. The bit of rubyjack sphalerite is a classic accent. Complete all-around and essentially pristine, except for the basal attachment. Ex Ted Bartels Collection and comes with a Ross Lillie label with a January, 1994 date. Classic purple Denton Mine fluorite.

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