Yaogangxian Mine, China

Glassy Purple Fluorite — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China

SKU · KS1580
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A single glassy purple fluorite cube on quartz with bronze pyrrhotite. Purple fluorite with pyrrhotite and green phantom quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China, 4.7 × 3.7 × 2 cm, 31 g.
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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions4.7 cm × 3.7 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight31 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

One sharp, glassy deep-purple fluorite cube sits in the centre of a bed of frosted quartz, with a second, more translucent purple cube beside it and thin bronze pyrrhotite plates at the contact. Small green-phantom quartz points surround the fluorite.

Yaogangxian's classic combination in a thumbnail: purple fluorite, quartz and pyrrhotite from the most famous mine in China. The main cube is complete and undamaged on the visible faces.

Size 4.7 × 3.7 × 2 cm / 1.85 × 1.46 × 0.79 in; weight 31 g / 1.1 oz. Miniature specimen, fits a miniature cabinet or a desk display. What you see in the photos is the piece you receive; any known repair, mount or treatment is disclosed above.

  • Mineral: Fluorite, Pyrrhotite and Green Phantom Quartz
  • Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan, China
  • Size: 4.7 × 3.7 × 2 cm / 1.85 × 1.46 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 31 g / 1.1 oz
  • SKU: KS1580

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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Glassy Purple Fluorite — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Glassy Purple Fluorite — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
$91.99