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Condition Description:Excellent large cabinet-sized display specimen. Features a substantial, icy pale green to water-clear fluorite matrix that hosts a prominent, deeply saturated purple cubic phantom near the top termination. The piece exhibits a mix of frosted, stepped cubic faces and natural planar cleavage surfaces. Please review all photos and the video to appreciate the massive size and internal color zoning.
Item SpecificsFeatureDetailOriginXia Yang Mine, Yongchun Co., Quanzhou, Fujian Province, ChinaMineralsFluorite (Calcium Fluoride)Dimensions11.2 cm x 6.9 cm x 3.4 cmWeightN/ASpecimen TypeLarge Cabinet Specimen / Display PieceCrystal Habit
Stepped Cubic Growth / Cleavage Fragment
Color
Icy Pale Green/Clear with Purple Zoning
Item Description
Massive Icy Fluorite with Purple Phantoms – Fujian, China
If you are looking for a substantial, heavy-in-the-hand display piece that beautifully illustrates the phenomenon of crystal color zoning, this is a fantastic specimen.
Offered for sale is a large, impressive chunk of pale green to icy-clear fluorite. Measuring over 11 centimeters tall, this massive matrix serves as the perfect host for a strikingly sharp, vivid purple cubic \"phantom\" located right near the top edge of the specimen. Phantoms are essentially geological time capsules—a record of an ancient moment when the chemical environment shifted, depositing a vivid layer of purple before the crystal resumed growing in its clear/green state. This piece offers a great mix of textures, featuring some frosted, naturally stepped growth faces alongside planar cleavage surfaces that act as windows directly into the purple core.
Measurements:
Length: 11.2 cm (approx. 4.4 inches)
Width: 6.9 cm (approx. 2.7 inches)
Thickness: 3.4 cm (approx. 1.3 inches)
About the Locality:
This is classic, highly desirable material from the Xia Yang Mine in Yongchun County, Fujian Province. Over the last decade, this specific Chinese locality has become world-famous among collectors for producing exactly this style of bi-color fluorite containing deeply saturated purple or blue internal phantoms.
Note: The item pictured is the exact, unique piece you will receive. Please review all photos carefully to see the natural cleavage surfaces, frosted faces, and internal phantoms.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping: Because of its large size and perfect cleavage, this heavy specimen will be meticulously wrapped in soft padding, double-boxed, and shipped securely via USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage.
Combined Shipping: We gladly combine shipping on multiple orders! Please wait for a combined invoice before paying if you win or purchase more than one item.
Returns: 30-day returns accepted. The specimen must be returned in its original, unaltered condition.
