Shangbao Mine, China

Blue Fluorite, Shangbao Mine, Hunan

SKU · ne045
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Glacier-pale Shangbao fluorite built from cubes grown in parallel ranks, so every edge is finely stepped and the outline breaks into small terraces where one crystal meets the next. Faint tan iron staining in the recesses makes the blue read cooler still. 8.6 × 5.1 × 5.3 cm, 330 g, without a base.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityShangbao Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions8.6 cm × 5.1 cm × 5.3 cm
Weight330 g
ColorBlue
SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Glacier-pale, with only a breath of violet in the deeper shadows, this Shangbao cluster is built from cubes that grew in parallel ranks: every edge is finely stepped, so the outline breaks into small terraces wherever one crystal meets the next. Light travels a surprising distance inside them before it dims, and a faint tan iron staining settles in the recesses, which only makes the blue read cooler.

The Shangbao Mine in Hunan is the source of the blue and blue-green fluorite that collectors have chased for years, usually as cubes or cube-octahedra with exactly this kind of stepped, etched edge. Pale material like this is at its best under a strong directional lamp, which pushes the colour out of the interiors. Fluorite is Mohs 4, cleaves octahedrally and dislikes sudden temperature change, so keep it off radiators and out of ultrasonic cleaners.

The cluster measures 8.6 × 5.1 × 5.3 cm and weighs 330 g, and comes without a base. The photographs were made from this cluster and no other.

About Fluorite

Fluorite is a halide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Fluorite in our encyclopedia

About Shangbao Mine

Shangbao Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan — classic Chinese fluorite locality, known for purple-phantom and color-zoned cubic crystals.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Fluorite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Blue Fluorite, Shangbao Mine, Hunan
Blue Fluorite, Shangbao Mine, Hunan
$81.82