{"product_id":"18168177250425797","title":"Sunlight and Southern Illinois magic","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunlight and Southern Illinois magic…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fluorites were made for the display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers were made for the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moment natural light hits this incredible Minerva No. 1 Mine specimen, the colors absolutely ignite. Rich grape-purple fluorite cubes glow from within while warm honey-gold zoning radiates through the crystal, creating that legendary Illinois “blurple” combination collectors dream about. Every turn reveals new flashes of color, depth, and transparency that only the finest Minerva material can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp white barite crystals provide the perfect contrast, floating across the fluorite like natural sculptures and elevating an already world-class specimen into something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s the provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece once resided in the renowned collections of Ross Lillie and Dr. Jim Gebel—two names that carry tremendous respect among serious mineral collectors. Owning a specimen with this level of history adds another layer of significance to an already exceptional fluorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilmed outdoors under natural sunshine where the colors come alive and the true character of this Illinois classic can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite with Barite\u003cbr\u003e Minerva No. 1 Mine\u003cbr\u003eHardin County, Illinois, USA\u003cbr\u003e Ex. Ross Lillie Collection\u003cbr\u003e Ex. Dr. Jim Gebel Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Illinois fluorite with the color, pedigree, and presence to stop you in your tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22sGEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49002668523739,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/18168177250425797.jpg?v=1784767990","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/18168177250425797","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}