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Color-zoned Fluorite on Barite (Brent Lockhart Coll.)
- Rosiclare Level, Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 5.3 x 4.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/12/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/19/2011 6:34:41 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An exceptional combination specimen from the famous Minerva #1 Mine and the Brent Lockhart Collection. Gorgeous, color-zoned fluorite cubes are very aesthetically set in parallel on the starkly contrasting, snow-white barite matrix. The fabulous, sharp cube on the crest is 1.6 x 1.3 cm. The color-zoning is first class, with layered, vivid purple interiors surrounded by pretty light blue. The isolation of the crystals is very noteworthy on this fine piece. Comes with a custon-made and engraved lucite base, valued at $150, for free. The crystals may seem smallish bt the quality is huge