Yaogangxian Mine, China

Fluorite and Pagoda Calcite Cluster, Yaogangxian Mine, China

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A tiered white pagoda calcite spire rising from smoky-lilac fluorite cubes, with flat calcite plates fanning out sideways below it. Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan; putty-set on a clear acrylic block. 3.8 × 3.0 × 3.3 cm, 30 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.8 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight30 g
SpeciesCalcite, Fluorite
ColorMulticolor
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

A white calcite spire climbs off the top of this small Yaogangxian piece in stacked, flaring tiers, tapering through a dozen shelved storeys to a blunt point — the habit collectors call pagoda calcite, and this is a textbook rendering of it. Underneath, smoky-lilac fluorite cubes form the body of the specimen, with flat white calcite plates fanning sideways like petals.

The tiering comes from calcite growing in pulses, each new layer spreading a little wider than the one below before the carbonate supply falters and the next begins. Calcite (CaCO3) is Mohs 3 with perfect rhombohedral cleavage and it reacts to even dilute acid; the fluorite (CaF2) beneath it is Mohs 4. Keep the piece away from ultrasonic cleaners and household cleaning liquids of any kind.

Compact at 3.8 × 3.0 × 3.3 cm and 30 g, it is putty-set on the clear acrylic block pictured, which travels with it. These frames show the specimen itself, spire intact.

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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Fluorite and Pagoda Calcite Cluster, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Fluorite and Pagoda Calcite Cluster, Yaogangxian Mine, China
$195.00