Yaogangxian Mine, China

Purple Twin Fluorite Crystal with Phantom – Yaogangxian

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An upright Yaogangxian group of violet fluorite cubes, every crystal carrying squared phantoms of earlier growth. Colour runs pale lilac to grape-violet, with a slate-blue window in one central face. 5.8 × 3.6 × 2.0 cm, 50 g, putty-mounted on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions5.8 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight50 g
ColorPurple
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Ghost cubes inside cubes — that is the whole story of this upright Yaogangxian thumbnail. The violet fluorite has grown as a tight interpenetrant group, and every crystal carries phantoms: squared outlines of earlier growth suspended in the glass, stepping inward like terraces. Colour runs from pale lilac at the base to dense grape-violet at the upper right, with one central face opening as a slate-blue window.

Phantoms form when growth pauses long enough for a film of impurity to settle on the crystal faces, then resumes and seals that surface inside. Fluorite records the interruption unusually clearly, because the ghost keeps the flat-faced geometry of its parent. Fluorite is CaF2, Mohs 4, with perfect octahedral cleavage — store it away from harder specimens.

It measures 5.8 × 3.6 × 2.0 cm and weighs 50 g, held with removable putty on the clear acrylic block seen in the photographs. That block is included, and the stone pictured is the stone shipped.

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 Twin Fluorite Crystal with Phantom – Yaogangxian
Purple Twin Fluorite Crystal with Phantom – Yaogangxian
$65.00