Yaogangxian Mine, China

Lilac Fluorite Cubes with Violet Phantoms, Yaogangxian

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A lilac fluorite thumbnail from Yaogangxian: interlocked cubes carrying a grey-green micaceous dusting on their upper faces, with darker violet phantom cores visible through the pale outer growth. 2.8 × 2.0 × 1.3 cm, 5 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions2.8 cm × 2.0 cm × 1.3 cm
Weight5 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Pale lilac cubes lock into one another across this thumbnail, and a fine grey-green micaceous dusting has settled over their upper faces, tracing every step and edge it crosses. Look through the pale outer growth and darker violet cores appear as square shadows suspended inside — earlier, more strongly coloured crystal that the fluorite later grew around.

Those inner squares are phantoms. A pause in growth left a coloured skin on the crystal, then fresh fluorite carried on outward and sealed the old outline in place. Because fluorite is isometric, the phantom repeats the cube exactly, corner for corner. At 5 g this is a piece for a small box and a loupe rather than a shelf.

2.8 × 2.0 × 1.3 cm, 5 g, propped on white putty over a clear acrylic block in the images. The piece pictured is the piece sold.

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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Lilac Fluorite Cubes with Violet Phantoms, Yaogangxian
Lilac Fluorite Cubes with Violet Phantoms, Yaogangxian
$38.00