Fluorite

FluoriteFluorite 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

from the Upper Silurian age

These incredible collector’s pieces – each one of a kind – feature massive semitransparent calcite crystals

chunky fluorite crystals conceals a brilliant secret deep within the lustrous azure surfaces: shiny pyrite formations at the base of the crystals

accentuating the clear sea green of the superb quality crystals

flat barite crystals arranged in densely packed rosettes in hues of rose

copper has been used by humans as ornamentation

with box - 8

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

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

Size of Yellow Calcite - 13"x10"   Weight - 13

These unique fossil specimens show excellent articulation and detail of each body segment

red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed