Fluorite (GEMMY phantom crystals) (ex Tom Campbell Collection)

Item Description

There have been literally tons of Fluorite specimens to come out of China, and this a very attractive example specimen featuring sharp, VERY GEMMY, lovely green color, cubic crystals with notable internal cubic "phantoms" sitting aesthetically on a thin bito f matrix. The specimen displays very nicely from a few angles, and just looks like a pool of liquid green in your hands. The faces of the crystals have good luster as well. The largest cube measures 2.0 cm on edge, and is in great shape, save a small contact on the top edge. Valued at $950. From the worldwide collection of Tom Campbell. Tom is a mineralogist and mineral collect who works with us here at The Arkenstone. He has over 35 years of experience in the fields of exploration geology, mining, and applied mineralogy, and has even more years under his belt as a collector! Tom has described many new species over the years, and discovered the rare phosphates Tiptopite, Fransoletite and Pahasapaite. Tom was also a co-author on the second edition of the Encylopedia of Minerals. You can see a list of Tom's published works here ( https://www.irocks.com/thomas-j-campbell-publications-list ).