Fluorite (fluorescent) w/ Chalcopyrite (Ross Lillie Coll.)

Rosiclare Level, Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 5.0 x 4.7 cm
Start Time: 09/10/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/17/2015 6:33:27 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Sparkly, golden iridescent chalcopyrite sphenoids are richly peppered on color-zoned fluorite cubes on this exquisite and aesthetic combination from the famous Denton Mine and the Ross Lillie Collection. The transparent to translucent fortification-style cubes, to 4.0 cm, have amber to colorless interiors with very nifty, sharp, violet edge phantoms. Collected by Ross Lillie in June, 1984. Purple fluorescence. Valued at $850. Classic and excellent combination material.

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