Fluorite - classic southern Illinois
Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County
Illinois, United States
10.5 x 7.2 x 3.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $480
Spring 23

Classic Illinois Fluorite with no matrix, mostly a cluster of sharp yellow cubes on massive Fluorite. The crystals are very slightly zoned with thin outer edge lines that are quite subtle. In very good condition overall, sharp edges, corners and good transparency. The color is mostly yellow but with a hint of orange in person. The larger crystals are over 2 CM on edge, and the luster is quite glassy. Specimens of this quality have become quite hard to get at reasonable prices if at all.