Mineral: Fluorite with Calcite
Locality: Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Dimensions: 94 x 89 x 61 mm

Description: This fine stalactite of lustrous, translucent, lilac-purple, rounded crystals of Fluorite to 11 mm across is accented with blades of off-white Calcite to 10 mm across. This lilac color is uncommon for this Inner Mongolia locality. In excellent condition, it displays well from all sides.

All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024