Fluorite (classic material)

Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois
Small Cabinet, 7.5 x 6.4 x 4.6 cm
Start Time: 01/02/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/07/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Here we have one of the great "classics" from the United States. Some of the most colorful and stunning Fluorite specimens ever found in the United States (or virtually any world locality) are those from Hardin County, Illinois. This district produced literally tons upon tons of some of the finest quality, multi-colored Fluorite the world has ever seen. This specimen is a features very sharp, nearly water clear, rather lustrous, blue, purple, lilac, pink and golden "phantomed" cubic crystals of Fluorite measuring up to 3.2 cm. The quality is great for the material, though there are some contacts. Like all specimens from this area, the color always looks better in sunlight, and the crystals are more vibrant when viewed outdoors. This area is completely closed down and there will never be any more Fluorite mined there. Valued at $700.

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