Yaogangxian Mine, China

Deep Purple Fluorite with Dolomite – Yaogangxian, Hunan

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From the world-famous Yaogangxian Mine in Hunan, this Fluorite specimen displays a stunning deep purple color with excellent cubic crystal form. The addition of contrasting white dolomite crystals on the matrix enhances its aesthetic appeal. This is a high-quality example from a classic locality, perfect for any collector of fine minerals.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Dimensions6.4 cm × 4.6 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight95 g
ColorPurple
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

This exceptional Fluorite Cluster with Dolomite is a stunning natural specimen sourced from YGX Hunan Origin. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying excellent natural formation that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.

Fluorite (CaF₂) crystallizes in the cubic (isometric) crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 4. This mineral is known for exceptional fluorescence under ultraviolet light, perfect octahedral cleavage, and a wide range of colors including purple, green, blue, yellow, and colorless. Specimens from YGX Hunan Origin are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.

This specimen weighs 3.35 oz (95.0 g) and measures approximately 2.5 × 1.8 × 1.3 inches, representing a rare example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.

Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Fluorite specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Fluorite is prized by collectors for its vivid color zoning and phantom growth patterns, and industrially important as a flux in steelmaking and in the production of hydrofluoric acid.

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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Deep Purple Fluorite with Dolomite – Yaogangxian, Hunan
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