Bi-colored Fluorite cleavage octahedron (fluorescent) ex Obodda

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 a rich grape-purple termination above the pretty blush-purple color of the rest of the piece. 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.