Fluorite - Spain | Ref.129

Piece description

This fluorite from Spain displays a very pale purple to lilac color, with lighter areas and varying transparency across the crystals. The piece is composed of several intergrown cubic crystals with broad faces and clearly visible edges.

The crystal growth shows overlapping and stepped formations that give the piece noticeable relief. Some areas are more translucent, while others appear slightly more opaque or cloudy.

Provenance

This fluorite comes from Spain and is from an old collection.

Dimensions and presentation

The piece measures 68 × 48 mm and weighs 295 g.

Mineralogy

Fluorite is calcium fluoride, with the chemical formula CaF₂. It commonly crystallizes in cubic forms and has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale.