Illinois fluorite with a story to tell

Illinois fluorite with a story to tell…

Some pieces are collected for their color. Others for their history.

This beautiful Cave-In-Rock fluorite combines both.

Glowing golden-yellow fluorite is framed by a delicate lavender-purple edge, creating that classic Southern Illinois contrast collectors have chased for generations. Backlit, the crystal comes alive with internal zoning, wispy growth features, and a warm golden glow that seems to radiate from within.

What makes this specimen even more special is its provenance.

Ex. Joel Vicary Collection

Great minerals pass through great collections, and this piece carries a lineage that adds another layer of appreciation beyond its natural beauty. From the legendary fluorite mines of Hardin County to respected collector cabinets, it has already lived quite a journey.

A small specimen with big Illinois character.

Fluorite Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District Hardin County, Illinois, USA Ex. Joel Vicary Collection

Purple borders. Golden heart. Provenance included.