Fluorite with Calcite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
4571476
location:
Minerva #1 mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Glassy gem quality blue cubic crystals of fluorite to 3.0 cm on edge set attractively up on a crystallized black lustrous sphalerite matrix. Small crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. Very minimal micro-cleaving present as shown up close in the video, the specimen is absolutely gorgeous and in very good condition all around. The crystals exhibit very attractive purple phantom crystals.
Size: 7.8 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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