Fluorite (gem cubes) (ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection)

Item Description

This specimen hosts a full coverage of WATER CLEAR, pale green color cubes of Fluorite measuring up to 1.3 cm on matrix. The reverse side of the piece features many more Fluorite crystals, but they are starkly different in terms of clarity as they are quite milky and nearly colorless, creating a wonderful contrast with the crystals on the front. Good quality all around, with only a few nicks here and there and the only real damage is on the base of the piece where it was removed from the pocket wall. Minor associated Pyrite can be seen on the underside of the specimen. Priced at $750 in the inventory. Ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection. Along with amassing one of the finest private mineral collections in the world, Steve is a renowned mathematician. His accomplishments include being awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 along with being the awarded the Wolf Prize in mathematics in 2007. You can read Steve's bio on the Mineralogical Record website ( https://mineralogicalrecord.com/labels.asp?colid=671&page=1 ) or on Wikipedia.