{"product_id":"ddxtbbqsj5o","title":"NOW THIS IS A MINERVA NO. 1 SHOWSTOPPER","description":"\u003cp\u003eNOW THIS IS A MINERVA NO. 1 SHOWSTOPPER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely killer Fluorite with Barite from the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color on this piece is just ridiculous — rich golden-orange fluorite exploding into deep purple and magenta zoning, with sharp, stacked cubic architecture and incredible translucency. Then sitting right in the middle is that contrasting barite ball, giving the entire specimen a completely unique look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what I chase in Illinois fluorite: COLOR. ZONING. ARCHITECTURE. CONTRAST. And most importantly, a piece with its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite with Barite\u003cbr\u003e Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA\u003cbr\u003e Golden orange • Purple • Magenta\u003cbr\u003e Exceptional zoning \u0026amp; crystal form\u003cbr\u003e Killer barite association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother special piece found on the hunt. Earth’s art at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-spec=\"1\"\u003eFluorite specimen from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22sGEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49320089911515,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/DdXTBbQSj5O.jpg?v=1789625048","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/ddxtbbqsj5o","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}