Blue Cubic Fluorite with Calcite, Ma'anshan
This exquisite raw fluorite mineral specimen originates from the Ma’anshan mining area, renowned for producing high-quality cubic fluorite crystals. The piece features vivid blue fluorite with well-formed cubic geometry, partially coated with fine-grained calcite crystals that lend a snowy texture to the surface. Hints of purple create a delicate contrast against the translucent blue core, enhancing the visual depth of the specimen.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 4.6 cm × 1.3 cm × 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Color | Blue |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Blue Cubic Fluorite Gem is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Ma'anshan, China. This specimen features well-developed crystal form displaying excellent natural formation that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.
Fluorite (CaF₂) crystallizes in the cubic (isometric) crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 4. This mineral is known for exceptional fluorescence under ultraviolet light, perfect octahedral cleavage, and a wide range of colors including purple, green, blue, yellow, and colorless. Specimens from Ma'anshan, China are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 0.71 oz (20.1 g) and measures approximately 1.8 × 0.5 × 1 inches, representing a exceptional example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.
Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Fluorite specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Fluorite is prized by collectors for its vivid color zoning and phantom growth patterns, and industrially important as a flux in steelmaking and in the production of hydrofluoric acid.




