Yaogangxian Mine, China

Etched Ice-Blue Fluorite Crystal on Matrix, Yaogangxian Mine

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A single broad fluorite crystal the colour of pond ice, its faces finely etched to a sugary frost, perched on khaki drusy matrix from the Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan. 5.3 × 4.3 × 6.6 cm, 184 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions5.3 cm × 4.3 cm × 6.6 cm
Weight184 g
ColorMulticolor
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One broad fluorite crystal, the colour of pond ice, rises off a khaki drusy base. Its surfaces are not polished glass but finely etched — a crazed, sugary skin that scatters light and leaves the crystal luminous rather than transparent. Where that skin thins along the lower left you can see straight into the pale blue-green interior.

Etched fluorite of this kind forms when late, slightly acidic solutions wash back over crystals already grown and dissolve the outer faces unevenly. Collectors either love the softened, frosted result or want their cubes razor-sharp; there is not much middle ground. The species is CaF2, Mohs 4, cleaving perfectly along all four octahedral directions — never seat a crystal like this by pressing on a face.

5.3 × 4.3 × 6.6 cm and 184 g, freestanding on its own matrix with no base supplied. The crystal in the pictures is the crystal that will arrive.

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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Etched Ice-Blue Fluorite Crystal on Matrix, Yaogangxian Mine
Etched Ice-Blue Fluorite Crystal on Matrix, Yaogangxian Mine
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