Creedite

CreediteKnown for its beautiful prismatic crystals, often radiating outward from a central axis, Creedite is named for the place of its initial discovery, the Creede Quadrangle in Colorado. Creedite is a rare mineral in the hydoxylhalide group and is often formed from the intense oxidation of fluorite formations. Only known from a relatively small number of formations worldwide, Creedite is sought after for its unique fine crystalline structure.

It is found in a vast array of forms

The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux

almost unmistakable for any other species

the Creede Quadrangle in Colorado

roughly 20 million years ago

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

Originating from the famed Green River Formation in Wyoming

Named for the Greek word for “heavy”

it is largely mined as an industrial ore across the globe

40-50 million years ago

Found in a variety of shapes and colors

narrow shape resembling the interior and pitched roof of a cathedral