Blue Fluorite, Shangbao Mine, Hunan
This is a beautiful cluster of blue Fluorite crystals from the Shangbao Mine in Hunan, China. The translucent, cubic crystals exhibit the serene and icy ‘Shangbao Blue’ color, a rare and sought-after variety. The specimen has excellent clarity and well-defined crystal form.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Hunan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 8.6 cm × 5.1 cm × 5.3 cm |
| Weight | 330 g |
| Color | Blue |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Blue Fluorite Crystal Cluster is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Shangbao Mine, China. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals 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 Shangbao Mine, China are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 11.64 oz (330.0 g) and measures approximately 3.4 × 2 × 2.1 inches, representing a collector-grade 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.




