Fluorite (ex Ross Lillie)

Crystal Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin County, Illinois
Cabinet, 10.6 x 8.6 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 07/02/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/09/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An attractive cabinet specimen featuring sharp, gemmy "phantomed" beautiful purple color cubic crystasl of Fluorite which have semi "scepter"-shaped crystals above lilac colored etched Fluorite matrix. This locality is well known for its Fluorite specimens, though they are few and far between on the market. The largest cube measures 3.5 cm on edge. This area is completely closed down and will never produce these specimens again. This specimen was mined circa 1930s-1940s. Ex Ross Lillie and priced at $1200.

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