Large color-zoned Fluorite (classic locale)

Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
Cabinet, 10.8 x 8.5 x 7.3 cm
Start Time: 03/14/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/21/2019 6:33:25 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Striking color-zoning on this sculptural large 2-way fluorite specimen from the famous Minerva No. 1 Mine. The classic amber interiors are dramatically accented by the sharp blue, purple and violet edge phantoms. The impressive dominating cube is 8.0 cm. The transparent crystals have subtle dense stepped-growth and bright satin lustre faces, that add pizzazz. The back lit photos really highlight the beautiful color-zoning. Purple fluorescence, mostly with the blue to violet phantoms. Valued at $1500-1750 and worth it. Classic and excellent large Hardin County fluorite.

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