Fluorite, Chalcopyrite: Minerva #1 mine, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois USA

Description

Species- Fluorite, Chalcopyrite
Locality: Minerva #1 mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois USA
Size- 19.5 x 15.5 x 5 cm.

This is a gorgeous large plate of glassy, undamaged, vibrant yellow fluorite crystals with sparkling chalcopyrite inclusions from the famous Minerva #1 mine in Southern Illinois. In exceptional condition for a piece this large and very showy with bright luster and wonderful deep amber-yellow color. Ex. Roger Bennett collection, Ex. Glen Killberg Collection. These are getting rather hard to come by in this size and quality range these days. Classic! Mark Cross photo.