Purple Fluorite Specimen Set – Yaogangxian Mine, China
Weight: 0.70 oz (20 grams total)
Dimensions: Approx. 2 x 2 x 2 inches each
Discover this expertly curated Raw Fluorite Mineral Specimen Set from the world-renowned Yaogangxian (YGX) Mine, Hunan, China. This set includes two distinctive and rare fluorite specimens: one showcasing an exquisite purple “porcelain” fluorite accompanied by mica crystals with unique porcelain-like mineralization, and another exhibiting high transparency, delicate crystal clarity, and impressive mineral formations.
The “porcelain” fluorite specimen is particularly intriguing, combining natural purple fluorite with mica exhibiting porcelain-like textural mineralization, illustrating a fascinating geological process. The second specimen offers crystal-clear transparency, providing excellent visibility of internal structures ideal for educational exploration and detailed mineral study.
Both mineral specimens deliver significant geological insights, perfectly suited for mineralogical education, professional geological collections, or as scientifically meaningful display pieces.
Perfect gifts for mineral collectors, geology educators, students, and enthusiasts interested in rare and educational geological specimens.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 5.1 cm × 5.1 cm × 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Color | Purple |
| 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 Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen Set 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 0.7 oz (19.8 g) and measures approximately 2 × 2 × 2 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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