Yaogangxian Mine, China

Deep Purple Fluorite Cube on Matrix, Yaogangxian

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A single deep violet fluorite cube set corner-up on white micaceous matrix, from the Yaogangxian Mine. Colour is banded along the edges and clears toward the centre; a small brassy metallic crystal sits alongside. 3.0 cm, 26 g, on a clear acrylic cube.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.0 cm × 2.8 cm × 2.3 cm
Weight26 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Set corner-up, this Yaogangxian cube wears its colour like a frame — deep violet banding concentrated along every edge, thinning toward a smoky, near-clear centre. Growth steps march across the front face in parallel ledges, and behind the crystal a cushion of white micaceous matrix throws the purple forward. One brassy metallic crystal perches at the upper right, no bigger than a grain of rice.

Edge-loaded colour of this kind is common in fluorite: the crystal grew outward in layers, and the layers richest in colour centres now trace the cube’s outline. Fluorite is Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage — the reason so many cubes end up with tiny bevelled corners — so store it where nothing can knock the edges.

Small and neat at 3.0 × 2.8 × 2.3 cm and 26 g, set with putty on the clear acrylic cube in the photographs. Those photographs show this crystal, not a representative sample.

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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Deep Purple Fluorite Cube on Matrix, Yaogangxian
Deep Purple Fluorite Cube on Matrix, Yaogangxian
$65.00$58.50