Yaogangxian Mine, China

Purple Phantom Fluorite – Twinned Crystal – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan

SKU · 1078
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Two lilac fluorite cubes from Yaogangxian, each holding a squared violet phantom core, with stepped growth ledges running across every face. A 3.3 cm miniature, putty-mounted on a pale display block.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.3 cm × 2.0 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight20 g
ColorGreen
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Look into the two lilac cubes that make up this Yaogangxian miniature and you find squared-off darker cores hanging inside them — phantoms, the outlines of the crystals as they stood earlier in their lives, preserved in deep violet and then buried under later, paler growth. The outer faces are stepped rather than flat, each ledge catching light along its edge, and the pair is translucent enough to read like frosted glass.

Fluorite (CaF2) grows in cubes and stops growing readily; when the fluid feeding it changes and later returns, the old surface is sealed in, and the colour banding visible here is that record. Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage means the corners are the vulnerable part, so lift it by the body rather than an edge. Yaogangxian in Hunan is better known for its greens — lavender crystals with violet cores are a quieter part of the same output.

A compact 3.3 × 2.0 × 2.5 cm and 20 g, putty-mounted on the pale bevelled display block in the photographs, and it is the very crystal pictured.

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 Phantom Fluorite – Twinned Crystal – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
Purple Phantom Fluorite – Twinned Crystal – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
$230.00$207.00