CAVE-IN-ROCK ELITE

CAVE-IN-ROCK ELITE…

This Denton Mine fluorite is operating on a different level. Massive, sculptural cubes with that deep, inky violet saturation that borders on black… until the light hits—and then it wakes up. Subtle internal zoning starts to glow through the edges, revealing that signature Cave-in-Rock purple hidden beneath the surface.

The faces are broad, matte-textured with natural growth character, giving it that raw, industrial presence collectors love—contrasted perfectly by flashes of glassy luster and razor geometry along the edges. Nestled throughout the matrix are sharp, high-contrast sphalerite crystals, adding depth, association, and that classic Illinois pairing that defines top-tier material from this district.

Ex. David Dinsmore Collection—provenance that speaks for itself.

This isn’t just a fluorite… it’s presence. Heavy, bold, and unapologetically powerful. The kind of piece that anchors a serious collection.