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Fluorite, Sphalerite & Calcite (Philadelphia Academy)
- 1200 ft. Level, Minerva #1, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Cabinet, 12.5 x 10.5 x 9.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/07/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/12/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A dramatic, old-time, CABINET, combination specimen from the famous Minerva #1 Mine and the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences Collection. Two, dramatic, checkerboard-patterned, pretty purple fluorite cubes to 4.8 cm are the focal point of this impressive piece. Innumerable smaller fluorite cubes on the front AND back cover the L-shaped matrix of sparkly rubyjack sphalerite and massive limestone. A striking preferential coating of drusy calcite really adds character to this imposing, sculptural specimen. Super purple fluorescence.