Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois DM1026 colombian The gemstone's appealing color and

The gemstone's appealing color and moderate cost contribute to its popularity in the jewelry industry

There are inclusions of chlorite that give the center of this cluster a gray tone

The material went through several stages of stabilization during the carving process to ensure it remained solid and the finished product is outstanding

It was closed during the Kosovo war from 1998-99

Fluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois DM1026 colombian The gemstone's appealing color andFluorite from Hastie's Quarry, Illinois Approx. Dimensions: 2x1. 5x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 48. 8 grams Locality: Hastie's Quarry, Hardin County, Illinois Fluorite from Hasties Quarry (Hardin County, Illinois) is a prized North American mineral because it is one of the few remaining sources of "new" fluorite from the famous Cave in Rock District. While most major mines in the area closed decades ago, Hastie's is an active aggregate quarry that