Bi-colored Fluorite cleavage octahedron (fluorescent) ex Obodda

Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
Small Cabinet, 7.9 x 6.1 x 5.4 cm
Start Time: 01/30/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/04/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A classic Southern Illinois fluorite form - the cleavage octahedron. Miners would chip these out of high-grade massive fluorite as gifts or to pass the time. This large, classic, gemmy and lustrous, bi-colored octo has rich has a rich golden-yellow, purple and light blue color. Most cleavage octos were a single color. Common in the 1950 and 60s, you don't see many around anymore in this size and fine bi-colored quality. Purple fluorescence. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. BETTER IN PERSON.

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