Fluorite on Candle Quartz

Fluorite on Candle QuartzFluorite 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

A trademark feature of cave systems the world over

which is a brilliant mineral in the aragonite family known for its twinning crystalline structure and delicate form

Perhaps the most well-known fossil material in the world

These calcite crystals clusters are mostly hexagonal and clear with unique reddish inclusions

This mineral forms in a similar fashion to agates and geodes but due to heat and pressure at the time of formation results in a distinct look and almost silky texture

No two are alike

It is roughly teardrop shaped and has numerous large deep blue crystals extending far back into the geode

Approx 420 million years old

From the Upper Ordovician Period - Ashgill Stage - Ktaoua Formation

It is found in many sites across the world

silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens combined with the incredibly rich color make them deservedly popular among collectors

With a dazzling array of colors and crystal structures