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Bi-colored Fluorite cleavage octahedron (fluorescent) ex Obodda
- Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Miniature, 5.0 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/30/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
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 classic, translucent and lustrous, bi-colored cutie rich has rich golden-amber color with two very nifty purple corners. 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.