{"product_id":"deaxgduolnc","title":"MINERVA NO. 1 FLUORITE… A MASTERPIECE OF COLOR ZONING!","description":"\u003cp\u003eMINERVA NO. 1 FLUORITE… A MASTERPIECE OF COLOR ZONING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am absolutely ENAMORED with the colors of this beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fluorites have beautiful color… and then there are pieces like THIS that take color zoning to an entirely different level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE COLORS ARE INSANE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust look at that incredible combination of icy cornflower BLUE, rich royal PURPLE, and glowing golden YELLOW, all perfectly layered within the crystal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the transitions between those colors? PURE MAGIC!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparency, the intricate internal zoning, the sharp crystal architecture… every millimeter is a reminder that Mother Nature is the ultimate artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS EXACTLY WHY I COLLECT ILLINOIS FLUORITE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine long closed, exceptional examples displaying this kind of dramatic multicolor zoning are true collector treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute BLUE, PURPLE \u0026amp; YELLOW BANGER!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite\u003cbr\u003e Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA\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":50620254617819,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/DeaxGduolNc.jpg?v=1791871502","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/deaxgduolnc","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}