Fluorite - Crystal Mine, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-Dist., Hardin Co., Illinois, USA More info: https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/51660 Here is a beautifully zoned yellow and purple Fluorite from the less prolific Crystal Mine in the Illinois Fluorspar district (same deposit, and later merged into the Minerva Mine, if I recall). This absolutely lovely piece has a large, rich yellow, mostly transparent core with some slightly turbid areas at the interior, along with a sharply defined, 3 to 4

Fluorite mining … in the UK! Look at the perfect cubes 😍 This mine was originally a Galena mine which is a lead ore. The lead was used for roofing and pipes. Then during the war they started to fine the Fluorite to use as a flux. It’s packed full of beautiful Fluorite cubes 😍 Follow us for more 💎 #fluorite #mining #jewellerydesigners #makers #crystals #gems #gemstones #geology #rocks #purple #fluorescent #gemmology | Chalmers Gems

Mining British Fluorite in Weardale was one of the highlights of my year! Deep underground this gemstone mine is absolutely incredible. It produces mostly purple crystals and some of the cubes are huge! Mostly fluorescent 😍 Ask questions in the comments. Follow us for more 💎 #fluorite #mining #buybritish #gemstones #gems #crystals #gemmining #jewellerydesigners #jewellers #gemcollectors #minerals | Chalmers Gems

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