Purple Fluorite Cubes with Golden Calcite – Guizhou, China
This classic combination piece from a long-closed mine in Guizhou, China, features beautiful purple Fluorite cubes intergrown with golden Calcite crystals. The fluorite exhibits a distinct cubic twin growth pattern, creating a visually interesting and aesthetic specimen. A great opportunity to acquire a piece from a vintage locality.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 5.8 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.0 cm |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Calcite, Fluorite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Exquisite Fluorite and Calcite Cluster is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Guizhou, China. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals 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 Guizhou, China are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 1.76 oz (49.9 g) and measures approximately 2.3 × 1.4 × 0.8 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.




