Green Fluorite Crystal – Raw – Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
Weight: 0.35 oz (10 grams)
Dimensions: Approx. 2 x 2 x 2 inches
This unique Raw Fluorite Mineral Specimen, sourced from the renowned Yaogangxian (YGX) Mine in Hunan, China, features beautifully translucent green fluorite crystals exhibiting subtle internal inclusions, elegantly set on a natural rock matrix. With its distinct aquamarine-green hue reminiscent of serene lakes, this specimen offers geological enthusiasts a rare insight into fluorite crystal formation and mineral associations.
The fluorite’s clear cubic crystal structures and natural inclusions provide exceptional educational value, illustrating processes of crystal growth, mineralization, and geological formation. The base rock matrix enhances its scientific appeal, showcasing authentic geological context and providing collectors with a truly museum-quality display piece.
Ideal for mineral collectors, geology students, or educators, this professional-quality raw mineral specimen perfectly combines aesthetic beauty and geological significance.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 5.1 cm × 5.1 cm × 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Color | Green |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Green Fluorite Mineral Specimen is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Yaogangxian Mine. This specimen features well-developed crystal form displaying excellent natural formation 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 Yaogangxian Mine are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 0.35 oz (9.9 g) and measures approximately 2 × 2 × 2 inches, representing a museum-quality 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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