Fluorite

Highway 17 Roadcut (Rossport), Yesno Township, Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario
Canada
Dimensions: 6.8x3.8x2.1 cm
Price: CA

$75.00

This specimen features a striking cluster of translucent dark purple fluorite cubes accompanied by a dusting peach-coloured quartz crystals on a bit of remaining matrix. It originates from the Highway 17 road cut near Yesno Township, Ontario, commonly referred to as "Rossport." Although the locality is still accessible, collecting high-quality specimens has become increasingly difficult. Visitors can still find a few fluorite cubes or quartz crystals, but exceptional pieces are rare. Geologically, the area is significant, underlain by an igneous complex of granite and pegmatite. The granite is intersected by numerous narrow pegmatite veins, primarily composed of quartz and coarse-grained feldspar.

Fluorite veins are often found in the vicinity, appearing on the surfaces of joint planes as seams of purple fluorite cubes. These specimens, including this one, were collected many years ago. This particular piece stands out for its good size, excellent colour, and sharp fluorite cubes, complemented by the presence of the quartz crystals. The combination of these minerals makes it a very nice specimen from thisĀ  locality, capturing both its geological significance and aesthetic appeal.

Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). International customers are charged in CAD, exchange rate is calculated automatically by your bank/paypal upon checkout.

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