Fluorite with Quartz

Item Description

This specimen is part of the 2020 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!

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The size of the crystal from this important French locality is very impressive with translucent crystals, extraordinary luster, and a very intense and uniform lemon-yellow color, partially coated by small water-clear quartz crystals. This specimen is part of one of those discoveries resulting from the diligent work of an amateur, a treasure recovered in an unexpected place in the abandoned Four de Cluzel Mine (04-08/2018). Because of its color, luster and crystal size, it is among the best of such French yellow fluorites overall, famous in the world. Fabre Minerals (Jordi Fabre, of Barcelona) donation. His label states that this was the largest crystal of the whole find. Valued $7500-$10,000.