White Fluorite Cubic Cluster – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
This attractive specimen from the Yaogangxian Mine in China features a striking combination of deep purple fluorite crystals with contrasting white calcite. The two minerals create a colorful and aesthetic piece that would be a great addition to any collection.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 4.8 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.3 cm |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Color | Purple, White |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Calcite, Fluorite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Striking Purple Fluorite Cluster with White Calcite is a stunning natural specimen sourced from From Yaogangxian Mine, China. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying excellent natural formation that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.
Fluorite (CaF₂) crystallizes in the cubic (isometric) crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 4. This mineral is known for exceptional fluorescence under ultraviolet light, perfect octahedral cleavage, and a wide range of colors including purple, green, blue, yellow, and colorless. Specimens from From Yaogangxian Mine, China are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 2.1 oz (59.5 g) and measures approximately 1.9 × 1.5 × 0.9 inches, representing a rare example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.
Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Fluorite specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Fluorite is prized by collectors for its vivid color zoning and phantom growth patterns, and industrially important as a flux in steelmaking and in the production of hydrofluoric acid.




