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Yaogangxian Mine, China
Lavender Stepped Fluorite with Pyrite, Yaogangxian
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$85.00
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Pale lavender fluorite in stepped, terraced cubes with milk-white internal zoning, dusted across the faces with brassy pyrite specks. Yaogangxian, Hunan; 4.8 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm, 70 g, on a clear acrylic block.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yaogangxian Mine, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Chemical formula | CaF₂ |
| Dimensions | 4.8 cm × 4.6 cm × 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Color | Purple |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Fluorite |
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About this specimen
Lavender rather than purple, and pale enough that the milk-white growth zones inside show through, this Yaogangxian group is built from cubes stacked in shallow terraces — each face a flight of steps barely a millimetre high. Brassy pyrite specks are sprinkled across the fluorite like grit thrown at wet paint, catching the light in small hard points, and a scrap of olive matrix clings to the upper left shoulder.
Stepped growth of this sort happens when a crystal is fed faster at its edges than at the centre of a face, so each new layer stops short of the one below. Pyrite in this habit generally predates the fluorite, which is why the specks sit tight against the faces and, where growth continued, appear to hang just inside them. Fluorite at Mohs 4 marks easily; keep it clear of harder quartz neighbours on a crowded shelf.
Measuring 4.8 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm and weighing 70 g, the piece is putty-mounted on the small clear acrylic block seen here, and is the very specimen pictured.
About Fluorite
Fluorite is a halide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Yaogangxian Mine
Yaogangxian tungsten mine, Hunan, China — premier modern source of collector-grade fluorite with quartz overgrowths and purple windows.
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.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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