Fluorite Crystal on matrix - Height: 72 mm - Width: 68 mm- 250 g - (1)

Fluorite crystals are admired for their wide range of vivid colors and their well-formed cubic or octahedral crystal habits. Found frequently in hydrothermal veins, fluorite forms attractive transparent to translucent crystals often used in collections and ornamental objects. This specimen perched on its matrix presents a natural showcasing of the crystal’s cubic shapes and vibrant colors that can vary from purple to green, blue, or clear, depending on impurities and radiation exposure. Fluorite is the mineral form of calcium fluoride and is also utilized industrially in manufacturing and chemical processes. Its fluorescence under ultraviolet light was one of the reasons the mineral received this name. As a collector’s specimen, fluorite on matrix emphasizes the geologic environment where the crystals formed, making such pieces appealing for both aesthetic and scientific interest.