Fluorite, Calcite: Gaskins mine, Pope County, Illinois, USA

Description

Species: Fluorite, Calcite

Locality: Gaskins mine, Empire Sub-District, Pope County, Illinois, USA

Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 9 cm x 7.5 cm. 

SOLD

For your consideration is this aesthetic specimen featuring vibrant “raspberry” color fluorite crystals to 2.5 cm on a large white calcite crystal from the Gaskins mine, Empire Sub-District, Pope County, Illinois, USA. These beautiful and distinctive Illinois fluorites are rare and sought-after, and this is a large and pretty example with great color and in good condition overall. Mark Cross photo. Classic!!