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Fluorite with Quartz and Dolomite

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From China's famous Yaogangxian Mine, this fine cabinet specimen features a half-dozen gemmy, glassy, and stunning deep purple Fluorite cubes, to 1.7 cm, with striking dark purple edge phantoms. The cubes are aesthetically flanked by several Quartz crystals, up to 2.8 cm, and all are nestled among a rich bed of tan, 1-2 mm Dolomite rhombs. Naturally, the Fluorites have good purple fluorescence. All fluorites are perfect except only one back corner of the least of them, facing to the rear. This is instantly recognizable as coming from older finds at Yaogangxian Mine.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Fluorite, Dolomite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.2 x 7.0 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Hunan, Yaogangxian Mine

Known provenance

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

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Yaogangxian Mine quartz, China — famed for pale quartz with purple fluorite cubes set in a tungsten-tin hydrothermal system; a premier locality for collectors.