RLIL14A-18
Galena, Fluorite, and Sphalerite
Sub-Rosiclare Level, Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Illinois, USA
Cabinet, 9.7 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm
Ex. Ross Lillie
SOLD
Outstanding combination piece from the Denton Mine, circa 1992. The specimen is an artistic combination of 3 species with the centerpiece 3.2 cm Galena crystal perched on a matrix covered with super-lustrous 'Ruby Jack' Sphalerites. Note the interesting modified galena corners? Nestled between the Galena and the Sphalerites is a sharp, 1.2 cm gemmy purple Fluorite cube with typically slightly-frosted faces. This little sidecar crystal, with its contrasting stark color and shape, really makes the specimen as a whole! Collected from the Bahama orebody in 1992, this is a very aesthetic, sparkly and pristine cabinet specimen.