Description: Capistrano Mining Company"Your direct source for Sapphire Gravel Paydirt from the Sapphire Mines of Montana, Benitoite Ore from the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, CA,along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide." -------------------------------------------------------Strontianite, Calcite & FluoriteMinerva #1 MineHardin County, Illinois5.0 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.4 cm Here is an interesting multi mineral specimen from this famous fluorite locality.One one side you find small but very sharp crystal of whitish Strontianite that appear to have micro chalcopyrite throughout.On the other side are micro crystals of druzy purple fluorite over pink fluorite, with some strontianite and micro calcite.On the top of the specimen are crystals of very transparent, honey colored calcite. These calcite can shift from light to dark color depending on the lighting.Oddly, the only part of this specimen that is not fluorescent is the fluorite.The strontianite fluoresces a bright white, while the calcite on the top fluoresces orange.The specimen have been in many collections, and three old labels are included. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo]
Price: 214.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2023-11-24T17:54:49.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
