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SOLD Calcite on Fluorite, Rosiclare Level Main Orebody Denton Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Harris Creek District, Southern Illinois, Mined 1981, Ross C. Lillie Collection #RCL2706, Small Cabinet 5.0 x 6.0 x 8.5 cm, $650. Online 8/13

NSMW12756

  • $ 65000


Bright, transparent, complex calcite crystals, typically 1 cm, on zoned purple fluorite, to 6cm, with yellow centers. Note very well developed hopper overgrowth fluorite with sprinkling of chalcopyrite. Very excellent, sharp and pristine fluorite from the early development of the main Denton ore body. Mined circa 1981. Choice small cabinet specimen from the Wayne Fowler Collection: former Vice President and General Manager of Ozark-Mahoning Company 1960-1981. Entered into Ross C. Lillie database as RCL2706.