Yaogangxian Mine, China

Museum-Quality Fluorite Twin Crystal, Yaogangxian

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Two glassy fluorite cubes grown through one another form the heart of this Yaogangxian specimen — a textbook interpenetration twin at a scale the mine rarely produced. 12.4 × 10.2 × 7.4 cm, 1.20 kg.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions12.4 cm × 10.2 cm × 7.4 cm
Weight1.20 kg
ColorPurple
SizeCabinet (4–6 inches / 10–15 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two glassy fluorite cubes grown through one another form the heart of this Yaogangxian specimen — a textbook interpenetration twin at a scale the mine rarely produced. The color does something remarkable: each cube reads pale ice-blue through its faces, then deepens to violet precisely along the edges and corners, so the twin looks drawn in purple ink. Where light passes cleanly through, soft blue-green windows open into the interior.

Transparency is the measure of top-tier Yaogangxian fluorite, and this piece is water-clear through several centimetres — hold it toward a window and the far side of the room comes through tinted lavender. A modest ribbon of milky quartz along the base confirms the pocket association without competing for attention.

The Yaogangxian tungsten mine in Chenzhou, Hunan, has seen its output of large, clean twins slow to a trickle; crystals combining this clarity, size and edge zoning have become genuinely difficult to source, and this is among the finest fluorites we have handled. It weighs 1,195 g and spans 12.4 × 10.2 × 7.4 cm.

A fitted metal armature stand is included and shown in the photographs, all of which were taken of this exact specimen.

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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Museum-Quality Fluorite Twin Crystal, Yaogangxian
Museum-Quality Fluorite Twin Crystal, Yaogangxian
$2,800.00