The quarries in upstate New York are home to some of the most coveted fluorites in Americas North East. At 10 centimeters, this intricate crayola-blue fluorite is among the largest and most vibrantly colored specimens recovered from the State. The surface features, casts of celestine crystals, and the stark white matrix set it apart from the rest. A king of New York, competitive with the finest blue fluorites from around the world.

Published in The Mineralogical Record • Volume 52 • Number 4