{"product_id":"dvxewz7eou8","title":"I am completely enamored with the colors of this Minerva Fluorite . Minerva…","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am completely enamored with the colors of this Minerva Fluorite . Minerva fluorite is highly prized for its vibrant, gemmy crystals from the Minerva No. 1 Mine in Illinois. Operating from the 1940s to 1996, this mine is renowned for producing exceptional fluorite specimens, particularly from the \"Bluecap\" pocket. Key characteristics of Minerva Fluorite include: Color \u0026amp; Zoning: Icy blue, cornflower blue, yellow, and rare amber tones with distinctive phantom zoning. Form \u0026amp; Luster: Sharp, cubic, gem-like crystals with hoppered growth or \"toadstool\" formations. Fluorescence: Bright blue or white fluorescence under UV light due to hydrocarbon inclusions. Associations: Frequently found with calcite, baryte, and chalcopyrite. Provenance: Highly valued by collectors due to the mine's closure and limited availability of top-tier specimens. The Minerva No. 1 Mine was a significant source of industrial fluorspar before gaining fame for its display-quality mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22sGEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997038293211,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/DVXEWz7Eou8.jpg?v=1784638313","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/dvxewz7eou8","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}