Yaogangxian Mine, China

Mint-Green Fluorite Plate with Metallic Crust, Yaogangxian Mine

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A pale seafoam fluorite plate from the Yaogangxian Mine, 6.6 cm across, with brassy metallic crusts branching over its frosted upper face. Translucent between the metal, and flat enough to sit on a shelf unaided.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions6.6 cm × 4.8 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight119 g
ColorGreen
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Bronze filigree wanders across a slab of pale seafoam fluorite here, brassy metallic crusts spreading in branching patches over a face that is otherwise the colour of shallow water. Some of the metal has tarnished to a rose-and-violet iridescence; between the patches the fluorite is translucent enough to glow when the plate is lifted to a lamp, its surface a low relief of stepped, frosted crystal faces rather than one clean cube.

Yaogangxian, in Chenzhou, Hunan, produces fluorite alongside a whole suite of metallic minerals, and plates carrying a metallic dusting like this one are collected as much for the contrast as for the fluorite itself. Fluorite is CaF2, Mohs 4, with perfect cleavage in four directions; pieces like this part naturally along those planes, which is why the underside is flat and the profile wedge-shaped. Keep the metallic crusts dry and clean the piece with a dry brush only.

The plate spans 6.6 × 4.8 × 3.6 cm and weighs 119 g. It is shown here in the hand, without a base, exactly as it will be packed and sent.

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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Mint-Green Fluorite Plate with Metallic Crust, Yaogangxian Mine
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