Hubei Province, China

Pale Purple Etched Fluorite, Hubei

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Pale rose-lilac fluorite on cream-tan matrix from Hubei, China, every crystal face eaten back to a skeletal relief by late dissolution, a few tips holding a deeper violet. 4.1 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm, 35 g, on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityHubei Province, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions4.1 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight35 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Deep-etched fluorite in the palest rose-lilac climbs this small Hubei plate in overlapping shingles, every crystal face bitten back into a lattice of ridges and hollows. A few tips hold a deeper violet; most fade to milk-white where the etching has gone furthest, and the cream-tan matrix shows through in patches of ochre.

Texture is the point here. Late fluids in the vein went to work on the fluorite after it had finished growing, dissolving along the cube edges and leaving a skeletal relief that scatters light quite differently from a flat, glassy face. Fluorite is only Mohs 4 and cleaves perfectly in four directions, so an etched piece like this is structurally delicate — lift it by the matrix, keep it out of direct sun, and dust it with a soft brush rather than water.

The specimen measures 4.1 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm and weighs 35 g. It arrives on the white putty pad and clear acrylic block shown in the photographs, which record this specimen and no other.

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 Hubei Province

Hubei Province, China — malachite, azurite, calcite localities.

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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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Pale Purple Etched Fluorite, Hubei
Pale Purple Etched Fluorite, Hubei
$27.27