Color-zoned Fluorite (fluorescent) ex Larry Krause

Minerva # 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois
Cabinet, 12.5 x 10.8 x 6.4 cm
Start Time: 04/07/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/11/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic and beautiful, large color-zoned fluorite crystal from the famous Minerva #1 Mine of Illinois. The striking, sharp, blue and violet edge phantoms really accentuate the golden-amber interior of this glassy crystal with nifty stepped-growth and lightly frosted faces. The backlit photo really shows off the fabulous color zoning. A small ding on one edge is noted, along with a bit of very trivial edge wear. Excellent, dramatic and colorful large fluorite from this famous locale. Rich purple fluorescence. Ex Larry Krause dealer stock. Valued $500-700.

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