Fluorite with Purple Phantoms and Marcasite, Inner Mongolia
Dimensions: 3.2 × 2.6 × 1.6 inches
Weight: 310 grams (approx. 10.93 oz)
This stunning raw mineral specimen features a large, transparent fluorite crystal with delicate purple phantoms, perched elegantly on a natural matrix base richly adorned with radiating marcasite (斜方铁矿) blades. Sourced from Inner Mongolia, this piece is a rare combination of optical-grade fluorite and metallic luster from marcasite, perfectly preserved on matrix.
The fluorite is sharply defined with crisp cubic geometry and sits firmly atop a dense bed of interlocking marcasite clusters. These marcasite formations shimmer in layered, silvery sheets, adding dynamic contrast to the glassy clarity of the fluorite. The beige and black matrix offers a warm, earthy backdrop that enhances the mineral aesthetics.
Perfect for collectors, museums, or luxury crystal displays, this specimen is both scientifically significant and visually captivating. Fluorite is prized for its clarity and calming energy, while marcasite is admired for its grounding, reflective quality. The matrix provides a stable foundation that preserves the natural formation, making this a choice piece for high-end mineral collections.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Inner Mongolia, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 8.1 cm × 6.6 cm × 4.1 cm |
| Weight | 310 g |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Fluorite Crystal Specimen is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Inner Mongolia Origin. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying metallic luster, captivating phantom growth zones 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 Inner Mongolia Origin are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 10.93 oz (309.9 g) and measures approximately 3.2 × 2.6 × 1.6 inches, representing a exceptional 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.
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