Minerva blurple magic in miniature

Minerva blurple magic in miniature…

This little banger packs everything collectors love about classic Illinois fluorite into the palm of your hand. Razor-sharp cubes from the legendary Minerva No. 1 Mine glow with that iconic Cave-In-Rock color combination — deep electric violet edges framing rich honey-gold interiors that light up like stained glass when backlit.

The zoning is absolutely wild, with crisp cubic geometry, glassy luster, and incredible transparency revealing layer after layer of color. Delicate calcite accents perched across the fluorite only add to the aesthetic, giving the piece that unmistakable old-school Illinois character.

Small in size, huge in presence. The kind of specimen that proves you don’t need a giant cabinet piece to stop collectors in their tracks.

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