Overview
A natural, unpolished mineral cluster featuring deep violet fluorite crystals embedded in a rocky matrix. This specimen showcases the classic cubic cleavage and rich color zoning that makes fluorite one of the…
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Preliminary identification
Raw Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Photo reference
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Story
Deep beneath the earth's surface millions of years ago, hot, mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids flowed through the cracks of limestone and granite, cooling slowly to form these geometric wonders.
Maker / Origin
The 'maker' here is the Earth itself, specifically a process of crystallization where calcium and fluorine atoms lock together in a perfect cubic lattice.
Condition & Value
The specimen shows visible 'bruising' and white impact marks on the crystal faces, likely from the extraction process or handling. These abrasions are typical for fluorite, which is a 4 on the Mohs hardness scale, but they do keep the value in the accessible 'collector' range rather than the 'museum' range.
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