Illinois fluorite at its absolute finest

Illinois fluorite at its absolute finest.

This stunning Minerva No. 1 Mine fluorite from the legendary Cave-in-Rock District is the kind of specimen that keeps collectors chasing Illinois classics for decades. The razor-sharp cubic architecture, incredible glassy luster, and rich interplay of royal violet, lavender, and glowing honey-gold zoning create a display that changes with every shift of the light.

It’s pieces like this that remind us why Minerva No. 1 remains one of the most iconic fluorite localities ever mined. Elegant, colorful, and impossible to overlook.

Mounted on a handcrafted Sunnywood base, this specimen is ready to take center stage in any serious collection.

Fluorite
Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Fluorite specimen from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA.