Fluorite Mixed on Matrix

Fluorite Mixed on MatrixFluorite 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

Found inside of mudstone concretion nodules

A pattern of vivid purple veins outlines the facets and surfaces of the translucent crystals

Only known from a relatively small number of formations worldwide

and blues as well as the more commonly encountered clear or pale white

Chrysocolla is in the copper family

Creedite is named for the place of its initial discovery

many of which feature coatings of fine

fluorite specimens have been prized since ancient times and are now among the most popular minerals in the collecting world

Use gloves and wash hands thoroughly

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

including feldspar

instantly eye catching and distinctive