Yaogangxian Mine, China

Purple Flower Fluorite with Pyrite, Yaogangxian

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Two loose constellations of brassy pyrite sit on the largest lilac crystals of this small Yaogangxian fluorite group, thinning to single specks toward the edges. Soft violet cores fade to near-colourless edges. Shown on a clear acrylic cube. 4.6 × 2.8 × 3.0 cm, 45 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions4.6 cm × 2.8 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight45 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two loose constellations of brassy pyrite ride high on the lilac faces of this small Yaogangxian group, dense enough on the largest crystals to catch the eye at once and thinning to single specks toward the edges. The fluorite beneath is soft violet at the core and fades to near-colourless at the crystal edges, and the cubes are heaped in shallow steps rather than cleanly terminated — an opening, overlapping habit that gives the group its flower-like outline.

Pyrite arriving on top of fluorite is a matter of timing: the sulfide crystallised later, from a cooler and more sulfur-rich fluid, settling onto faces that were already finished. FeS2 is cubic like fluorite but nothing like it in behaviour — metallic, hard, opaque, and here reduced to specks under a millimetre across. Keep the piece dry; pyrite minds damp air far more than fluorite does.

The group is 4.6 × 2.8 × 3.0 cm and weighs 45 g, displayed on the clear acrylic cube seen in the images. These frames record 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 Yaogangxian Mine

Yaogangxian tungsten mine, Hunan, China — premier modern source of collector-grade fluorite with quartz overgrowths and purple windows.

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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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Purple Flower Fluorite with Pyrite, Yaogangxian
Purple Flower Fluorite with Pyrite, Yaogangxian
$55.00