Fluorite & Calcite w/ hydrocarbons (Zerfass Coll.)

Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Cabinet, 14.8 x 14.0 x 10.0 cm
Start Time: 09/28/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The fluorite cubes are richly included with fluorescent hydrocarbons on this dramatic large and sculptural combination from famous Cave-in-Rock. The translucent violet cubes, dominated by the striking large 9.0 cube have lustrous frosted faces. Scintillating gemmy calcite rhombs are preferentially clustered in the front and are festooned on the contacted back of the piece. The front of this imposing piece is pristine and it has two fine display views. Ex Paul Zerfass Collection # 570. Classic and excellent large Hardin County combination fluorite with hydrocarbons. (unique for fluorites)

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