MINERVA PERFECTION WITH A TWIST

MINERVA PERFECTION WITH A TWIST…

This classic Illinois fluorite checks every box collectors chase — razor-sharp cubic growth, rich violet edge zoning, a glowing honey-gold core, and the feature that makes this piece truly special: scattered chalcopyrite inclusions suspended throughout the crystal like metallic stars trapped inside stained glass.

The contrast here is unreal. Deep blurple fluorite framing warm golden interiors while dozens of dark chalcopyrite crystals create incredible depth and visual texture from every angle. Under light, the piece comes alive with layers of color, geometry, and inclusions that seem to float within the crystal.

Material from the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine has long been considered among the finest fluorites ever produced from the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District, and specimens displaying this combination of color zoning and included chalcopyrite are always highly sought after by advanced collectors.

An absolute cabinet-worthy Illinois classic with serious character and pedigree.

Fluorite with Chalcopyrite Inclusions Minerva No. 1 Mine Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Ex. Jerry Hunt Collection

Includes a custom Sunnywood display base.