Deep Purple Fluorite Crystal, Shangbao Mine, Hunan

This deep purple fluorite crystal from the Yaogangxian Mine in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China, displays striking color zoning and a rich saturated purple hue that places it among the most visually compelling fluorite specimens available. The sharp cubic crystal geometry, combined with the depth of color and internal zoning patterns, creates a specimen with exceptional display presence and collector appeal.

Purple is the most iconic fluorite color, and the finest examples display the deep, saturated violet seen in this specimen. The color results from trace amounts of yttrium and europium within the calcium fluoride crystal lattice, activated by natural radiation exposure over geological time. The visible zoning patterns reveal successive growth stages where color intensity varied, creating natural gradient effects that add visual complexity and scientific interest to the specimen.

Fluorite (CaF₂) has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale and crystallizes in the cubic system. The Yaogangxian Mine is one of the world’s most prolific sources of collector-quality fluorite, producing specimens in an extraordinary range of colors and crystal habits. Deep purple specimens with sharp crystal form and good transparency represent the premium tier of Yaogangxian production.

This specimen is perfect for collectors seeking rich purple fluorite, Chinese mineral specimens, or color-zoned crystals for educational display. The depth of purple coloration makes it an eye-catching centerpiece in any mineral display case. Ships with protective packaging and a specimen identification card.

Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.