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Fluorite

Unknown Owner
At first glance you could be forgiven for thinking this is a fluorite with aquamarine. But these lustrous bright blue crystals are in fact fluorapatite. This specimen was likely collected in the mid 90’s when a small number of these excellent specimens were found. Ex. Mel Bersch

Product details

Species
Fluorite, ApatiteAbout Fluorite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.6 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm
Added on09/13/2025
Locality
Kazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Akchatau Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot 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.
Regional guide
Fluorite from Akchatau Mine
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