A drilled fluorite flower carving from China, cut to show the mineral's natural colour banding. Fluorite forms in hydrothermal veins, often alongside quartz, crystallising into cubic structures and a wide range of colours from a single deposit.
Mineral: Fluorite (calcium fluoride, CaF₂) Crystal system: Cubic Origin: China Hardness: 4 on the Mohs scale; soft, so handle and store with care Treatment: None Approx. size: 1.7 × 1.7 × 1 cm Approx. weight: 5 g
Sold individually; yours will be similar to those shown.
