Red Fluorite Octahedral Cluster, Inner Mongolia, China
Size: 1.1 × 1.1 × 2.5 inches
Weight: 3.00 oz (85 grams)
This raw mineral specimen is a superb red fluorite cluster featuring sharp octahedral formations, sourced from Inner Mongolia. Weighing 3.00 oz and measuring 1.1 × 1.1 × 2.5 inches, this piece displays a deep reddish hue with translucent clarity and textbook-perfect crystal geometry.
Red fluorite is considered one of the rarer fluorite colorations, and specimens from Inner Mongolia are highly regarded by collectors due to their purity, symmetry, and aesthetic richness. The crystal faces are clean and smooth, with internal fibrous zoning that adds depth and complexity under light. This specimen is freestanding and visually striking from multiple angles.
Ideal for advanced collectors, museum displays, or high-end decorative arrangements, this piece also carries metaphysical significance. Fluorite is associated with focus, grounding, and energetic cleansing. Red fluorite in particular is linked to the root chakra and vitality. It is rarely seen in such well-defined octahedral form and rich coloration.
This specimen represents a top-grade mineral piece from a now-scarce source. A unique addition to any collection that values rarity, structure, and visual appeal.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 6.4 cm × 2.8 cm × 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 85 g |
| Color | Red |
| 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 Red Fluorite Octahedral Cluster is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Inner Mongolia. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying captivating phantom growth zones 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 Inner Mongolia are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 3.0 oz (85.0 g) and measures approximately 2.5 × 1.1 × 1.1 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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