Fluorite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite

Specimen ID: JLR-DY1

Mineral(s)
Fluorite : CaF2
Calcite : CaCO3
Chalcopyrite : CuFeS2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
12.5cm x 10.5cm x 5.8cm
Events

Photo added to mindat.org

12.5 x 10.5 x 5.8 cm. An excellent cabinet fluorite specimen from the famed Minerva #1 Mine of Southern Illinois. This lustrous, translucent, color-zoned crystal has the classic yellow core with vivid bands of blue and purple. The backlit photo highlights the distinctive and gorgeous color zoning. The frosted, striking stepped faces (especially the front) are sprinkled with sparkly chalcopyrite microcrystals. This piece is a near floater, with only a couple of points of attachment and the back holds a real bonus. Gemmy, colorless to light amber, calcite rhombs cover the back and one edge.
Robert Lavinsky - 27th October 2009

Photo added to mindat.org

12.5 x 10.5 x 5.8 cm. An excellent cabinet fluorite specimen from the famed Minerva #1 Mine of Southern Illinois. This lustrous, translucent, color-zoned crystal has the classic yellow core with vivid bands of blue and purple. The backlit photo highlights the distinctive and gorgeous color zoning. The frosted, striking stepped faces (especially the front) are sprinkled with sparkly chalcopyrite microcrystals. This piece is a near floater, with only a couple of points of attachment and the back holds a real bonus. Gemmy, colorless to light amber, calcite rhombs cover the back and one edge.
Robert Lavinsky - 27th October 2009
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