Fujian Province, China

Fluorite Core with Quartz Crust – Frosted Effect – Fujian, China

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This unique specimen features a large, well-formed fluorite core enveloped in a dense layer of fine-grained quartz crystals, creating a striking frosted effect. The overgrowth exhibits brilliant luster and water-clear clarity, reminiscent of “sugar coating” quartz formations. Sourced from a specific pocket in Fujian Province, China, such rare growth habits are increasingly difficult to obtain.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityFujian Province, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions5.1 cm × 2.8 cm × 5.1 cm
Weight75 g
ColorClear
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Frost, more or less. A stepped mound of pale lavender fluorite has been coated over every face by a dense skin of tiny colourless quartz crystals, so the underlying shape shows through as soft terraces while the surface itself glitters like coarse sugar. A patch of grey-green mineral survives at the lower left where the coating thinned.

Two generations of growth are stacked here. The fluorite came first and set the architecture; the quartz arrived afterwards from a cooler, silica-rich fluid and pebbled the whole surface with micro-terminations. That difference in hardness matters in handling — the quartz jacket is Mohs 7 and shrugs off dust, but the fluorite beneath it is Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage, so the piece is far more fragile than its crusty exterior suggests.

It measures 5.1 cm × 2.8 cm × 5.1 cm and weighs 75 g, photographed held in the hand with no base or stand supplied. This exact Fujian piece, in this exact condition, is the one that ships.

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 Fujian Province

Fujian Province, China — phantom-zoned fluorite specimens.

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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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Fluorite Core with Quartz Crust – Frosted Effect – Fujian, China
Fluorite Core with Quartz Crust – Frosted Effect – Fujian, China
$34.55