Yaogangxian Mine, China

Purple Fluorite Twin Crystal – Yaogangxian, China

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A 3 cm Yaogangxian thumbnail of interlocking lilac fluorite cubes, twinned and unevenly zoned, transparent enough to glow when held up to a window. Putty-mounted on a clear acrylic cube. 3.0 × 2.0 × 1.5 cm, 15 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.0 cm × 2.0 cm × 1.5 cm
Weight15 g
ColorPurple
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Held up to a window, this Yaogangxian thumbnail stops behaving like stone and starts behaving like frosted glass. Pale lilac cubes interlock at right angles, several of them plainly twinned, and the light coming through picks out darker violet patches floating in otherwise transparent crystal. The upper left corner is nearly colourless and stepped in fine terraces; the right side holds the deepest purple.

Small does not mean simple. At 3 cm the piece carries the full Yaogangxian vocabulary — interpenetrant twinning, sharp cube faces, uneven colour zoning — in a format that fits a perky box or a thumbnail case. Fluorite is calcium fluoride, CaF2, and its purple comes from defects in the crystal lattice rather than from any added metal.

3.0 × 2.0 × 1.5 cm and 15 g, putty-mounted on the clear acrylic cube visible in the photographs, which travels with it. These images were taken of this individual crystal group.

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 Fluorite Twin Crystal – Yaogangxian, China
Purple Fluorite Twin Crystal – Yaogangxian, China
$65.00