Fluorite w/ Gilsonite & Calcite | Illinois Oreodont saturated orange-red and red-brown hexagonal

saturated orange-red and red-brown hexagonal crystals reminiscent of smoldering embers

with rounded formations and subtle translucency that catch the light beautifully

Its color comes from trace iron and exposure to gamma radiation

glassy calcite crystals

Featuring a contrast of the brassy luster of the pyrite with the white snowy texture of the quartz

Fluorite w/ Gilsonite & Calcite | Illinois Oreodont saturated orange-red and red-brown hexagonalThis is a rare mineral combination that features a vibrant contrast of black, yellow and white. It also fluoresces bright purple under uv light. Fluorite is a halide, while Calcite is a carbonate. They are frequently found together in hydrothermal veins, with Gilsonite (a hydrocarbon) acting as a rare, organic inclusion. This item is 2. 5 x 2. 5 and weighs 8. 4 oz