Yaogangxian Mine, China

Violet Fluorite Cubes with Quartz, Yaogangxian, Hunan

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A Yaogangxian plate paved with small lavender fluorite cubes, scattered colourless quartz crystals and pale cream crusts, with a group of much deeper blue-violet cubes standing proud at one corner. 7.6 × 6.4 × 2.8 cm, 135 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions7.6 cm × 6.4 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight135 g
ColorPurple
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Almost the whole face of this plate is paved with small lavender fluorite cubes, thousands of them packed edge to edge, interrupted by pale cream crusts and by colourless quartz crystals lying across the surface like splinters of ice. The exception is the top right corner, where a handful of larger cubes have grown clear of that pavement in a deep blue-violet several shades stronger than everything around them.

Two generations are on show: an early fine-grained fluorite crust, then a coarser and far more saturated growth that took over once conditions steadied. Yaogangxian material often stacks its habits this way, and the contrast is what makes the plate worth turning under a lamp. Fluorite, CaF2, is Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage; the quartz crystals are harder but slender enough to snap.

The plate is 7.6 × 6.4 × 2.8 cm and 135 g, thin enough to sit in a shallow display box. Photographed in daylight and in hand, the images record this exact plate and nothing else.

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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Violet Fluorite Cubes with Quartz, Yaogangxian, Hunan
Violet Fluorite Cubes with Quartz, Yaogangxian, Hunan
$125.00