Yaogangxian Mine, China

Sky Blue Phantom Fluorite on Dolomite, Yaogangxian

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Glacier-blue Yaogangxian fluorite in hoppered, staircase-edged cubes with a pale phantom inside and khaki dolomite on the underside. 3.6 × 3.3 × 3.0 cm, 35 g, on a clear acrylic cube.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions3.6 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight35 g
ColorBlue
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Pale glacier-blue and very nearly transparent, this small Yaogangxian fluorite is built entirely of staircases: every cube edge breaks down into ranks of miniature cubes, so the silhouette reads more like a stepped pyramid than a block. A knot of khaki dolomite grips the underside, and a soft white cloud floats within where an earlier, smaller crystal was overgrown.

The stepping is hoppered growth. When the mineralising fluid is rich, edges and corners take up material faster than the centres of faces, and the faces are left behind as sunken terraces. The pale shape inside is a phantom — the surface of the crystal as it stood before growth resumed around it. Fluorite, CaF2, is Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage: lovely to look into, unforgiving of drops.

A thumbnail at 3.6 × 3.3 × 3.0 cm and 35 g, presented on the clear acrylic cube visible in the images. This is the actual crystal on offer, not a representative example.

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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Sky Blue Phantom Fluorite on Dolomite, Yaogangxian
Sky Blue Phantom Fluorite on Dolomite, Yaogangxian
$85.00