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GREEN PURPLE PHANTOM ZONED FLUORITE CUBES — OKORUSU MINE NAMIBIA — 158g
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BEAUTIFUL TRANSLUCENT GREEN & PURPLE FLUORITE WITH INTERNAL COLOR ZONING AND INTERGROWN CUBIC CRYSTALS
An attractive and highly detailed fluorite specimen attributed to the famous Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.
This beautiful specimen features a dense arrangement of translucent green, lavender, and purple cubic fluorite crystals, with fascinating internal zoning visible throughout many of the cubes.
What makes this specimen particularly appealing is the contrast between the pale green to nearly colorless portions of the crystals and the deeper violet-purple zones contained within them.
BEAUTIFUL INTERNAL PURPLE COLOR ZONING
Numerous fluorite cubes exhibit distinctive purple phantom-like growth zones, creating the appearance of colored geometric patterns suspended within the surrounding translucent crystal.
The green and purple coloration changes with viewing angle and lighting, revealing intricate internal features and multiple layers of crystal growth.
Unlike darker fluorite specimens whose internal color is only visible under intense backlighting, many of the crystals on this piece display attractive translucence under ordinary direct lighting.
EXCELLENT INTERGROWN CUBIC CRYSTALS
The specimen is covered with numerous overlapping cubic fluorite crystals, creating a complex, three-dimensional formation.
Many crystal faces exhibit a combination of glossy, wet-looking luster and naturally frosted or textured surfaces.
The varying crystal sizes, overlapping formations, and beautiful coloration create tremendous visual interest.
CONTRASTING GOLDEN-ORANGE MINERAL STAINING
Areas of golden-orange to rusty-brown material, consistent in appearance with natural iron-oxide staining, occur between portions of the fluorite crystals.
This warm coloration provides beautiful contrast against the surrounding green and purple fluorite.
SPECIMEN HIGHLIGHTS
Translucent pale-green to nearly colorless fluorite cubes
Beautiful purple phantom-like internal color zoning
Dense coverage of intergrown cubic fluorite crystals
Attractive combination of frosted and glossy crystal faces
Golden-orange iron-oxide staining
Excellent crystal detail and three-dimensional structure
Classic Namibian fluorite locality
SPECIMEN DETAILS
Mineral: Fluorite
Attributed Locality: Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Dimensions: Approximately 3.25" x 1.75"
Weight: 158 grams
Crystal Habit: Intergrown cubic crystals
Colors: Green, purple, lavender, and nearly colorless
Special Features: Internal purple color zoning, translucent crystals, and contrasting mineral staining
PHOTOGRAPHY & CONDITION
This specimen has been photographed under multiple lighting conditions to demonstrate its translucence, internal color zoning, and intricate cubic crystal formations.
The naturally textured crystals include uneven growth surfaces and areas of contact or wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for the specimen's exact condition.
A beautiful collector specimen offering excellent internal color, interesting crystal textures, and attractive three-dimensional coverage.
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You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.
