Xianghualing Mine, China

Etched Lilac Fluorite with Druse Pockets, Xianghualing

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Pale lilac fluorite from Xianghualing, its cube edges rounded and its faces gone satin-frosted by natural etching, with two pockets of cream-coloured druse set into the front. A small, quiet piece that shows dissolution rather than sharp crystal form.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityXianghualing Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.3 cm × 2.0 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight35 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Etching has softened this little Xianghualing fluorite until the cube edges read as shoulders rather than corners, and the pale lilac faces have taken on a satin skin that scatters light instead of reflecting it. Two pockets of cream-coloured druse sit into the front like set stones.

That frosting is not damage. Late fluids moving through the pocket after the fluorite had finished growing went back to work on the crystals, dissolving the faces unevenly and leaving the rounded, textured surfaces you see here — a habit Xianghualing produces often and collectors seek out on purpose. Fluorite (CaF2) is soft at Mohs 4 and splits cleanly on four octahedral directions, so a knocked corner does not chip, it flakes.

Compact at 3.3 cm × 2.0 cm × 3.3 cm and 35 g. Photographed on a clear acrylic block with a dab of white mounting putty; the specimen in those frames is the one you will unwrap.

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 Xianghualing Mine

Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Hunan — world-class source of green octahedral fluorite and "mushroom-form" stepped fluorite growths.

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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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Etched Lilac Fluorite with Druse Pockets, Xianghualing
Etched Lilac Fluorite with Druse Pockets, Xianghualing
$34.55