Purple Phantom Fluorite with Quartz – Twinned – Yaogangxian
Twinned Fluorite with Quartz from YGX Hunan – Unique Purple Phantom Crystal
Weight: ~1.06 oz
Size: 1.5 × 1.6 × 0.8 in
Description:
This beautifully twinned fluorite crystal from YGX, Hunan, is a stunning collector’s specimen with a rich purple hue and quartz inclusions. The crystal formation displays a fascinating twinning structure, where two fluorite cubes have grown in perfect symmetry. This enhances its rarity and value, making it an ideal piece for collectors and mineral enthusiasts.
The fluorite is embedded with tiny quartz formations, giving it a brilliant sparkle under natural light. This combination of minerals creates a dynamic contrast, emphasizing the fluorite’s cubic geometry. The specimen features phantom inclusions, with faint layers of purple shades transitioning within the crystal.
Under UV light, this fluorite glows with a soft, ethereal fluorescence, adding another dimension to its beauty. Fluorite is considered an excellent stone for mental clarity and spiritual protection, making it a favorite among crystal healers.
Whether you are a rockhound, a collector of unique fluorite specimens, or someone who loves natural crystal décor, this twinning fluorite with quartz is a magnificent addition to any collection.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 4.1 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.0 cm |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Color | Purple |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Twinned Purple Phantom Fluorite with Quartz is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Origin: Hunan, YGX. This specimen features well-developed crystal form displaying captivating phantom growth zones that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.
Fluorite (CaF₂) crystallizes in the cubic (isometric) crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 4. This mineral is known for exceptional fluorescence under ultraviolet light, perfect octahedral cleavage, and a wide range of colors including purple, green, blue, yellow, and colorless. Specimens from Origin: Hunan, YGX are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 1.06 oz (30.1 g) and measures approximately 1.6 × 1.5 × 0.8 inches, representing a rare example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.
Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Fluorite specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Fluorite is prized by collectors for its vivid color zoning and phantom growth patterns, and industrially important as a flux in steelmaking and in the production of hydrofluoric acid.
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