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Fluorite
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While a species can be common and readily available there are still certain habits and forms that are not seen often at all...such as NATURAL, perfect, octahedral fluorites in pink colors. These are extremely rare, despite how common fluorite is, with only a few localities known to produce good examples. China is like the modern-day Mexico or Tsumeb in terms of production, with new finds continuously trickling out. Perfect, octahedral fluorite floaters started to come to market, similar to the Swiss fluorites that long-held superiority. This is from an older discovery around 2010-2012, and different from new material here of a more muted internal style which came out in August of 2019. This older material is more rare, and different (seen in person), from the multiple single and clustered octahedra which came out later. Also, the small inclusions of arsenopyrite give away that this was from the previous finds (Rob was already active in China by then, and remembered the first early pink fluorites, all having this association). This specimen is a fine, well-balanced, sculptural display piece, with one large octahedral fluorite (measuring 4.2 cm tip to tip) centered at the focal point, stacked on top of several smaller-sized octahedral fluorites that cascade under the main crystal, almost giving it a 'prized pedestal' look. The color is a soft, soft rose-pink, with great clarity and translucency. The fluorite is sharp and dramatic. Although there is some very minor contact on one of the main tips, it can be easily displayed away from the front to not detract, and has not been to a lab (no repairs or restoration) in any case. This 360-degree, dimensional piece is a precision miniature with a delicately lively pink color and a perfect, natural, octahedral shape. From the Al and Sue Liebetrau collection.
Product details
SpeciesFluorite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 4.2 x 4.0 cm
Listed on10/02/2026
LocalityChina, Inner Mongolia, Huanggang Mine
SKUSM26-159
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.Regional guide
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