Fluorite Green

Fluorite GreenFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a

Known for its beautiful prismatic crystals

Also known as antimonite

Copper is a so-called native metal

a ghost or phantom of the crystal during its formation still remaining in the interior

the Creede Quadrangle in Colorado

“Cathedral” geodes are named for their tall

and is one of the more common gems although pieces of exceptional hue and clarity are considered fairly rare and can be extremely valuable

this piece consists of beautifully colored cluster of purple octohedral fluorite on a thick base of candle quartz - so named for the appearance of wax dripping down a candle down the crystal face

Stibnite is a remarkable metallic mineral in the sulfide class that often forms impressive

creating a striking and colorful contrast

uniquely shaped pieces contain thin

Barite is a mineral with an interesting history