MINERVA BLUE MAGIC

MINERVA BLUE MAGIC

Some fluorites stop you in your tracks… and then there are pieces like this.

Electric blue edges, saturated violet zoning, and that unmistakable glow that made the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine famous around the world. Backlit, the colors become almost unreal—layers of icy blue, royal purple, and flashes of golden honey blending together in a way only top-tier Illinois fluorite can.

This is the kind of specimen collectors spend years chasing. Sharp, glassy, intensely saturated, and displaying the iconic color combination that has made Minerva fluorite one of the most sought-after American classics ever discovered.

Adding to its significance, this specimen retains its original label from Pala International, preserving an important piece of its collector history and provenance.

A true next-level banger and a standout example of why Bluecap material remains the gold standard for Illinois fluorite.

Fluorite
Minerva No. 1 Mine Minerva no. 1 Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Ex. Pala International