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Purple Fluorite Staircase Cluster, Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
Seen from the front the fluorite is almost egg-shaped, and the whole dome is built from cube corners stacked into ledges — pale lilac above, teal-green and deep violet in the lower zones. It rises from a cushion of cream platy crystals with a colourless quartz among them. 14.7 × 3.2 × 5.6 cm, 160 g.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Chemical formula | CaF₂ |
| Dimensions | 14.7 cm × 3.2 cm × 5.6 cm |
| Weight | 160 g |
| Size | Cabinet (4–6 inches / 10–15 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Color | Purple |
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About this specimen
Seen from the front, the fluorite crowning this Yaogangxian specimen is almost egg-shaped, and every square millimetre of that dome is built from cube corners stacked into ledges. The upper surface is pale lilac and glassy enough to look wet; deeper in, teal-green zones and a bruise-dark violet show through, sharpest under a large step. Beneath it the piece changes character: a cushion of cream, book-like platelets — the micaceous matrix of this locality — with a colourless quartz crystal wedged among them.
The staircase habit comes from skeletal growth. Crystallising quickly, fluorite piles material onto cube edges faster than it fills the face centres, so each layer sits inset from the one below and the crystal ends a stack of squares rather than a smooth block. It rewards a moving lamp. At Mohs 4 with four perfect cleavage planes, those exposed ledges are the part to protect.
The upright specimen measures 14.7 × 3.2 × 5.6 cm and weighs 160 g. Each photograph is of this individual, on the clear acrylic base shown with it.
About Fluorite
Fluorite is a halide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Yaogangxian Mine
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.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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