Yaogangxian Mine, China

Etched Fluorite Crystals, Yaogangxian, Hunan

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Frosted rather than glassy: every face on this small Yaogangxian fluorite has been etched to a matt, finely striated surface, leaving the crystal near-colourless with faint lilac at a corner or two. A pale matrix remnant grips the base. A compact group at 20 g.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions5.1 cm × 5.1 cm × 5.1 cm
Weight20 g
ColorClear
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Frost, not polish. Every face on this small Yaogangxian fluorite has been etched to a matt, finely striated surface, so the group reads as translucent rather than glassy — light passes through the body but never gives you a clean reflection. The crystals step upward in offset layers, near-colourless overall with a faint lilac blush at one or two corners, and a pale matrix remnant still grips the base.

Etch texture like this comes from the last chapter of the deposit, when fluids turned corrosive and began redissolving fluorite they had earlier deposited. The cube faces retreat unevenly, leaving stepped hollows and the fine parallel scoring visible here. Collectors seek these dissolved-surface pieces out precisely because they are a record of that reversal. Fluorite is Mohs 4 with perfect octahedral cleavage; nothing here needs cleaning beyond a soft brush.

A compact group at 20 g, propped on a clear acrylic block for the photographs. The images show this specimen itself, not a comparable 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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Etched Fluorite Crystals, Yaogangxian, Hunan
Etched Fluorite Crystals, Yaogangxian, Hunan
$31.82