Botryoidal Fluorite on Amethyst with Barite (ex John Morrow Collection)

Item Description

The Fluorites from Unaweep Canyon in western Colorado are known locally as some of the most attractive Fluorites from Colorado. The distinctive form with vibrant colors makes them distinctive and just pretty. This piece is a wonderful small cabinet display specimen of this classic material featuring a coverage of gemmy green botryoidal Fluorite which have formed over a layer of medium purple Amethyst that is actually sandwiched between another layer of slightly more emerald green banded Fluorite on a bit of matrix. Rarely seen bladed "rosettes" of white Barite can be seen on the side of the piece, for a great touch! It's incredibly difficult to find all three species together like this from this locality, and the specimen looks beautiful from all sides. The underside of the specimen shows actually crystallized cubic Fluorite with a slight covering of white sugary Quartz. No real damage that I can see with the naked eye. Hard to find on the market today, and certainly worth picking up if you collect Fluorites, Colorado minerals or specimens from the United States. From the collection of John Morrow. A beautiful and attractive old-timer from this lesser known locale. Valued at $850.