Yaogangxian Mine, China

Purple Phantom Fluorite, Yaogangxian

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From the renowned Yaogangxian mine, this Fluorite specimen exhibits a beautiful purple phantom within a highly transparent crystal. A large, clear face provides a window into the intricate internal zoning. This piece is a fine example of the quality and beauty of Yaogangxian fluorites.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions2.5 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight20 g
ColorPurple
SpeciesFluorite
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One cube does all the work here. Roughly 2.5 cm on an edge, it runs pale translucent lavender through the body and darkens to a bruised violet along every edge, and through the broad front face you can read the ghost of an earlier, smaller cube suspended inside it. A ribbon of cream-white dolomite spheres runs down the right side and gathers again at the upper left, the only matrix the piece carries.

A phantom records a pause. Fluorite (CaF2) grew, took its colour, then stalled while a film of impurity settled on its faces; growth resumed and sealed that outline inside the finished crystal. Yaogangxian in Hunan gives these up in cubes transparent enough to look straight through, which is what makes the internal geometry legible. At Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage, fluorite prefers to be lifted rather than knocked.

The crystal measures 2.5 × 2.5 × 2.0 cm and weighs 20 g — a thumbnail with a great deal inside it. Photographed in hand above an acrylic display box; these images are of this crystal 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 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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Purple Phantom Fluorite, Yaogangxian
Purple Phantom Fluorite, Yaogangxian
$75.00