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Large bi-colored Fluorite cleavage octahedron (fluorescent) ex Obodda
- Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 7.2 x 6.7 cm
- Start Time: 12/01/2013 6:15:00 am (CST)
- End Time: 12/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic Southern Illinois fluorite form - the cleavage octahedron. Miners would chip these out of high-grade massive fluorite as gifts or to pass the time. This impressive, LARGE, classic, translucent and lustrous, bi-colored piece has rich sea-blue, powder-blue and purple at the top and bottom. Most cleavage octos were a single color. Common in the 1950 and 60s, you don't see many around anymore in this size and fine bi-colored quality. Modest purple fluorescence. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.