Daye, Hubei, China

White Fluorite Octahedra on Matrix, Daye, Hubei

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$150.00
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This is a rare and classic mineral specimen featuring well-formed, sharp-edged white fluorite crystals in octahedral habit, aesthetically perched on a contrasting matrix. The piece originates from the old mines of Daye, Hubei Province, China — a locality historically known for its diverse and collectible fluorite morphologies. The fluorite crystals are translucent to semi-transparent with a subtle icy-white tone, forming clean geometric octahedra.

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Specimen details

MineralFluorite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaCaF₂
Dimensions5.6 cm × 2.8 cm × 5.1 cm
Weight70 g
ColorWhite
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesFluorite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Half a dozen frosted octahedra, each a sharp triangular pyramid of icy-white fluorite, rise from a khaki-and-cream crust on this Daye specimen. They are translucent rather than transparent, so light entering a face diffuses inside and the crystals glow softly instead of sparkling; a few carry small olive-coloured flecks caught on their faces, and a dark core of rock shows at the base.

Octahedra are the less usual habit for fluorite, most of which grows as cubes — and they are also the shape fluorite comes apart into, since perfect cleavage in four directions means a struck cube parts along octahedral planes into exactly this geometry. The same structural preference is what makes natural octahedral faces this flat. Daye, in Hubei, is a long-worked mining district and a classic Chinese label.

Small and shelf-friendly at 5.6 × 2.8 × 5.1 cm and 70 g, with no stand included. Shown in hand for scale, and the octahedra in that hand are the ones that will be wrapped.

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 Daye, Hubei

Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.

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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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White Fluorite Octahedra on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
White Fluorite Octahedra on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
$150.00