Fluorite on Quartz Yaogangxian Mine

Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang County

Chenzhou Prefecture

Hunan Province, China

Fluorite aesthetically perched on Quartz (with Pyrite), 561g

This exceptional fluorite with quartz specimen originates from the renowned Yaogangxian Mine in Hunan Province, China, one of the world's most celebrated localities for premium fluorite crystals. The Yaogangxian Mine is internationally recognized among collectors for producing some of the finest fluorite specimens with remarkable clarity, color saturation, and crystal formation.

This specimen showcases the classic characteristics that have made Yaogangxian fluorite highly sought after in the mineral collecting community. The fluorite crystals display excellent transparency and lustrous faces, complemented by pristine quartz formations that enhance the overall aesthetic appeal and geological significance of the piece.

The Yaogangxian deposit is known for its hydrothermal origin, where fluorite formed in association with quartz through complex geological processes involving fluorine-rich solutions. This particular specimen represents the exceptional quality and mineral association typical of this world-class locality.