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Fluorite

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A GEM of a fluorite, a gorgeous transparent purple, with perfect form, no damage and beuatiful bevels along the edges. This is about as wonderful a fluorite mini as you could ask for, sitting right up on contrasting matrix. Fluorites are common, but not like this! 5.5 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shangbao Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Fluorite
Regional guide
Fluorite from Shangbao Mine, China
from Shangbao Mine, China: architectural, glassy crystals with internal phantoms and vivid zoning; a modern classic prized by collectors.