{"product_id":"epic-old-stock-illinois-fluorite-x-chalcopyrite-ex-walter-kellogg-collection-denton-mine-river-walkers-minerals","title":"Epic Old Stock Illinois Fluorite x Chalcopyrite Ex. Walter Kellogg Collection- Denton Mine | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardin County, Illinois, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ex. A. Neely → Ex. Walter Kellogg Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 780 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.8 × 3.7 × 2.5 in\u003cbr\u003eHistoric label included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eepic old-stock Illinois fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with provenance to the personal collection of longtime mineral collector \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalter Kellogg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specimen is composed of large, deeply saturated purple fluorite with dramatic stepped and etched growth across the crystal faces. Under stronger lighting, the edges glow violet while the thicker areas remain nearly black-purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny metallic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echalcopyrite crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are scattered throughout the fluorite, adding flashes of gold against the intense purple. The complex, heavily textured growth makes this one especially impressive in person. It looks completely different depending on the angle and lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying older collection label identifies this specimen as ex. A. Neely and notes that it had been wrapped in a 1967 issue of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin Independent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e newspaper. It later became part of the Walter Kellogg personal collection, giving this piece an especially interesting documented collecting history. Original collection labels will accompany the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA killer piece of classic Illinois fluorite with exceptional color, complex crystallization, and provenance that makes it much more than just a beautiful specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll minerals, crystals, fossils, and artifacts are natural objects and may contain natural fractures, internal stress, healed cracks, growth contacts, pits, or other naturally occurring characteristics. Colors may appear slightly different depending on indoor or outdoor lighting and individual screen settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos and videos carefully. You will receive the exact piece selected for your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Walkers Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613146579240,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/93CDF487-63E2-44A6-9131-2A773CDB18A4.jpg?v=1790559255","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/epic-old-stock-illinois-fluorite-x-chalcopyrite-ex-walter-kellogg-collection-denton-mine-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}