Yaogangxian Mine, China

Lilac Fluorite with Quartz on Green-Coated Matrix, Yaogangxian

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Pale lilac fluorite cubes step across this small Yaogangxian group, each with a darker violet core, and an olive-green mineral dust picks out every angle between them. Two colourless quartz points stand clear of the crest. 4.6 × 3.6 × 3.3 cm, 60 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions4.6 cm × 3.6 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight60 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Olive-green dust has settled into every re-entrant angle of this small Yaogangxian group, outlining ranks of pale lilac cubes that step up and across one another like a staircase seen from the side. Each cube carries a darker violet core, sharpest in the largest crystal near the top. Two colourless quartz points stand clear of the crest, and a scatter of tiny quartz needles picks up light along the front edge.

The green film was deposited on the fluorite after the cubes had finished growing, and it does real work here: without it the pale crystals would lose their edges against one another and the group would read as one soft mass. It also settles the cleaning question — no ultrasonic bath, no stiff brush, because coatings of this kind come away far more easily than they go back on. The fluorite beneath is Mohs 4 and parts cleanly on the octahedron.

The group measures 4.6 × 3.6 × 3.3 cm and weighs 60 g. This is the crystal in the photograph rather than a stand-in, shown in hand against black and offered without a base.

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 with Quartz on Green-Coated Matrix, Yaogangxian
Lilac Fluorite with Quartz on Green-Coated Matrix, Yaogangxian
$35.00