{"product_id":"dyfsousoc6g","title":"Illinois blurple perfection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllinois blurple perfection…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful translucent Fluorite with Calcite from the legendary Minerva Mine No. 1 in Hardin County, Illinois — one of the most iconic fluorite localities ever discovered. This piece shows that classic Illinois color play collectors chase so hard… icy blue edges wrapping around rich lavender-purple zoning with unreal glow and transparency when backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stepped phantom-like internal structure and soft pastel saturation give it that unmistakable Minerva character, while the perched calcite crystals add the perfect natural contrast and balance to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces from Minerva No. 1 helped define what world-class American fluorite looks like, and fine examples with this much color and light transmission continue to get harder to source every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: ex. Alan Jenkins collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Illinois magic in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22sGEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997074534619,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/3584\/4251\/files\/DYfSOuSoc6g.jpg?v=1784639466","url":"https:\/\/22sgems.com\/products\/dyfsousoc6g","provider":"22sGEMS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}