CLAY CENTER FLUORITE & CELESTITE. ...

Description

CLAY CENTER FLUORITE & CELESTITE
Edward Kraemer & Sons Inc. Quarry (White Rock Quarry), Clay Center, Ottawa Co., Ohio, USA
Displaying the uncommon "Root Beer" brown coloration that Clay Center Fluorites are renowned for, this exceptional specimen possesses Fluorite crystals of extreme size (1 ½ inches on edge) and perfection. In addition it is complimented by extremely fine, snowy-white Celestite blades up to 1 ¾ inches in length. Some breakage of Celestite blades, but that is normal for material from this quarry. It has a custom labeled base.
Provenance: Ex Don & Gloria Olson Collection; Ex Daniel Trinchillo Jr. Collection

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