Guizhou Province, China

Chrysanthemum Creedite with Purple Fluorite — Guizhou, China

SKU · KS1611
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Chrysanthemum creedite sprays over lavender fluorite. Chrysanthemum creedite with purple fluorite and fluorite from Guizhou, China, 5.3 × 4.1 × 2 cm, 29 g.
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Specimen details

MineralCreedite
LocalityGuizhou Province, China
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCa3Al2(SO4)(F,OH)10·2H2O
Dimensions5.3 cm × 4.1 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight29 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Several small, translucent creedite sprays radiate like chrysanthemum heads across a pale lavender fluorite plate, with darker purple fluorite showing at the corners and a rust-orange patch at the lower edge. The sprays are complete and delicate.

Creedite on fluorite from Guizhou with a UV photo showing a response at 365 nm; a thumbnail with two species and a lot of surface detail.

Size 5.3 × 4.1 × 2 cm / 2.09 × 1.61 × 0.79 in; weight 29 g / 1 oz. Small cabinet specimen, displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. Sold as photographed, with any known repair, mount, treatment or condition note disclosed in this listing; colour is as true to hand as the photos allow.

Delicate crystals: handle by the matrix only.

  • Mineral: Creedite, Purple Fluorite and Fluorite
  • Locality: Guizhou, China
  • Size: 5.3 × 4.1 × 2 cm / 2.09 × 1.61 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 29 g / 1 oz
  • SKU: KS1611

About Creedite

Creedite (often misspelled creditite) is a rare monoclinic calcium-aluminium sulfate-fluoride forming radiating violet to orange crystal sprays.

Learn more about Creedite in our encyclopedia

About Guizhou Province

Guizhou Province, southwest China — fan-shaped and color-zoned purple fluorite plus pink manganocalcite with hemimorphite.

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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 Creedite 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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Chrysanthemum Creedite with Purple Fluorite — Guizhou, China
Chrysanthemum Creedite with Purple Fluorite — Guizhou, China
$116.99