{"product_id":"dfxskcipx_t","title":"ILLINOIS FLUORITE ROYALTY… A BLUE, PURPLE \u0026 YELLOW MASTERPIECE!","description":"\u003cp\u003eILLINOIS FLUORITE ROYALTY… A BLUE, PURPLE \u0026amp; YELLOW MASTERPIECE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS SOME SERIOUS OLD-SCHOOL MINERVA NO. 1 MAGIC!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight from the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois, USA, comes this absolutely STUNNING Fluorite with a combination of colors that makes Illinois Fluorites so incredibly collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BLUE. THE PURPLE. THE YELLOW. THE ZONING. THE EVERYTHING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust LOOK at that gorgeous deep electric-blue coloration blending into rich purple interiors with beautiful yellow zoning! The incredible geometric crystal formation, sharp edges, layered growth patterns, and stunning translucency make this specimen a true work of natural art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the way the colors interact as the light travels through the crystal? ABSOLUTELY MESMERIZING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE PROVENANCE MAKES IT EVEN MORE SPECIAL!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by its original Pala International mineral label, documenting its origin from the historic Minerva No. 1 Mine in Hardin County, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI absolutely LOVE specimens with their original dealer labels. They preserve a piece of mineral history and add another dimension to the collecting experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd to complete the presentation, this beauty sits proudly on a CUSTOM SUNNYWOOD BASE, showcasing its spectacular natural architecture and incredible color zoning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllinois Fluorites have always held a special place in my heart, and pieces like this are exactly WHY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY. PROVENANCE. COLOR. NATURAL ARTISTRY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS WHAT COLLECTING FINE MINERALS IS ALL ABOUT!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hunt never stops!\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":51047452672219,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/DfXskCiPx_T.jpg?v=1793912823","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/dfxskcipx_t","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}