Absolute Illinois royalty

Absolute Illinois royalty…

This Denton Mine fluorite from Cave-in-Rock is the kind of old-school pedigree that hits different. Razor-sharp cubic crystals glowing with that rich Illinois purple, perfectly contrasted by scattered golden barite and subtle chalcopyrite accents—it’s that classic combo that built the legend of this district.

What really takes this piece to the next level is the provenance… ex. Harris Precht Jr. collection, acquired in 1985. You’re not just looking at a specimen—you’re holding a piece of collecting history from one of the most iconic fluorite localities ever worked.

The Denton Mine, closed since 1994, produced some of the finest fluorites on Earth—material that defined an era. And pieces like this, with balanced aesthetics, killer associations, and documented lineage, are getting harder and harder to come by.

Pure Cave-in-Rock magic… timeless, collectible, and absolutely elite.