Fluorite with Quartz

LOCATION:

W.L. Davis-Deardorff Mine, Cave-In-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA

DESCRIPTION:

Sharp cubes of lustrous violet Fluorite with sharp, darker phantoms are accented with sharp, clear points of gemmy Quartz to 2 mm. The largest Fluorite is 26 mm on edge. There is only one small chip I can find. This is a great example of the classic Deardorff Mine color, is completely crystallized on all sides, and is in excellent condition. Much better in person. It is ex. Herbert P. Obodda Fluorite Collection.

SIZE: 68 x 62 x 38 mm overall (Small Cabinet)

COLLECTION: ex. Carolyn Seitz collection;
ex. Herbert P. Obodda collection