Fluorite Cubes on Matrix Calcite It rarely occurs in crystal

It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations

These incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaoding in Sichuan

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

a crystal occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms

Named for the Greek word for “heavy”

Fluorite Cubes on Matrix Calcite It rarely occurs in crystalFluorite 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