{"product_id":"purple-illinois-fluorite-denton-mine-ex-chuck-mary-wing-collection-river-walkers-minerals","title":"Purple Illinois Fluorite- Denton Mine- Ex. Chuck \u0026 Mary Wing Collection | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex. Chuck \u0026amp; Mary Wing Collection \/ Wonderland Rock Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 340 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.9 × 2.8 × 2.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Denton Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful old-stock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenton Mine fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with layers of translucent pink-purple to rich grape-purple cubic growth. The crystals are heavily stepped and intergrown, giving the entire specimen a complex, architectural look from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite details is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecondary fluorite growth across several of the larger crystal faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Tiny sharply formed fluorite crystals sit directly on the earlier cubes, creating a crystal-on-crystal texture. Scattered dark polka-dot inclusions add even more detail throughout. Denton Mine is well known for intensely color-zoned fluorite, including these purple crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes from an older collection from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck and Mary Wing Collection \/ Wonderland Rock Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the accompanying handwritten collection label will be included with the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Denton Mine is one of the classic fluorite localities of southern Illinois and produced some exceptionally varied material, from deeply saturated purple crystals to highly transparent, color-zoned specimens.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis one has that unmistakable Illinois look, but the lighter rosy-purple color and abundance of intricate secondary growth make it especially fun to look at up close.\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":67613364683048,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/E4F8BA2C-D8B9-4966-8282-6FC9BEA1310C.jpg?v=1790560508","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/purple-illinois-fluorite-denton-mine-ex-chuck-mary-wing-collection-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}