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Deep Purple Phantom Fluorite – Stepped Cubic Growth – W. China

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Stepped, hoppered cube faces climb this western-China fluorite over a core of deep grape-purple, and the interior is stacked with square phantom outlines. 7.6 × 5.8 × 7.6 cm, 325 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityChina
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions7.6 cm × 5.8 cm × 7.6 cm
Weight325 g
ColorPurple
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Hold this fluorite up to a window and the inside turns into architecture: ghost-cubes stacked one within another, their outlines drawn in violet ink across a paler lilac body. The outer surfaces repeat the same idea in relief — hoppered, stair-stepped faces that climb the specimen in tiny glassy terraces above a deep grape-purple core.

Those internal outlines are phantoms, growth surfaces where the crystal paused, took on a trace of iron-stained material and then carried on. Because fluorite (CaF2) builds cube on cube along the same three axes, every pause survives as a perfectly square shadow, and the terraced exterior is simply the last of those layers left unfinished. At Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage, hold it by the body and never by a projecting step.

The piece runs 7.6 × 5.8 × 7.6 cm and weighs 325 g, sized for one hand and best shown with light coming through it. It arrives without a stand. What you see photographed here is the specimen that will be packed and sent to you.

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 China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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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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Deep Purple Phantom Fluorite – Stepped Cubic Growth – W. China
Deep Purple Phantom Fluorite – Stepped Cubic Growth – W. China
$280.00