Fluorite
MINERVA NO. 1 FLUORITE… A MASTERPIECE OF COLOR ZONING!
MINERVA NO. 1 FLUORITE… A MASTERPIECE OF COLOR ZONING!
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MINERVA NO. 1 FLUORITE… A MASTERPIECE OF COLOR ZONING!
I am absolutely ENAMORED with the colors of this beauty!
Some fluorites have beautiful color… and then there are pieces like THIS that take color zoning to an entirely different level!
From the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine in Hardin County, Illinois, this extraordinary fluorite is a perfect example of why Southern Illinois produces some of the most sought-after fluorites in the world.
THE COLORS ARE INSANE!
Just look at that incredible combination of icy cornflower BLUE, rich royal PURPLE, and glowing golden YELLOW, all perfectly layered within the crystal!
The deep blue and violet zoning traces the sharp cubic geometry, creating spectacular phantom-like outlines, while that warm honey-yellow interior absolutely IGNITES when backlit!
And the transitions between those colors? PURE MAGIC!
The transparency, the intricate internal zoning, the sharp crystal architecture… every millimeter is a reminder that Mother Nature is the ultimate artist.
What makes this piece so special is how the colors work together. Those cool electric blues and purples framing that fiery golden center create a contrast that almost looks too perfect to be natural.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I COLLECT ILLINOIS FLUORITE!
With the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine long closed, exceptional examples displaying this kind of dramatic multicolor zoning are true collector treasures.
An absolute BLUE, PURPLE & YELLOW BANGER!
Fluorite
Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Fluorite specimen from Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA.
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