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OKORUSU FLUORITE & QUARTZ — DOUBLE-SIDED PURPLE CUBES, UV REACTIVE — NAMIBIA
BUY IT NOW: $299.99 OBO
IMPRESSIVE DOUBLE-SIDED FLUORITE SPECIMEN WITH DENSE PURPLE CUBIC CRYSTALS, QUARTZ-BEARING REVERSE & BLUE UV FLUORESCENCE
A striking 360-gram fluorite and quartz specimen attributed to the famous Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.
This substantial small-cabinet specimen features two completely different mineral displays, making it especially interesting for collectors of fluorite and unusual crystal associations.
SIDE ONE — EXCELLENT PURPLE FLUORITE CRYSTAL COVERAGE
The primary display face is densely covered with dozens of beautifully intergrown cubic fluorite crystals.
The crystals exhibit deep smoky-purple to nearly black centers, with translucent violet and lavender coloration around many of their edges.
Numerous cubes display naturally textured, finely frosted faces alongside areas of attractive reflective luster.
The overlapping crystals form a complex, three-dimensional arrangement, with larger prominent cubes surrounded by smaller cubic formations.
SIDE TWO — PURPLE DRUSY MINERALIZATION & WHITE QUARTZ
The reverse reveals an entirely different appearance.
A richly textured purple drusy surface is accented by numerous delicate white to translucent quartz crystals, creating impressive contrast against the darker purple mineralization.
Several small crystal-lined pockets and cavities add dimensional depth, while patches of golden-orange iron-oxide staining provide additional color.
The white quartz clusters are particularly attractive, with numerous tightly grouped crystals exhibiting bright reflective sparkle.
UV FLUORESCENCE — AN ADDITIONAL DISPLAY FEATURE
Under UV illumination, portions of the fluorite exhibit a striking electric-blue fluorescent response.
The UV photographs demonstrate this beautiful effect, providing another interesting characteristic beyond the specimen's appearance in natural lighting.
Fluorescence intensity and appearance can vary depending on the UV wavelength, light strength, and viewing conditions.
SPECIMEN HIGHLIGHTS
Dense coverage of intergrown purple cubic fluorite crystals
Deep smoky-purple centers with translucent violet edges
Beautifully textured and frosted crystal faces
Contrasting purple drusy mineralization on the reverse
Numerous sparkling white quartz crystals
Golden-orange iron-oxide staining
Attractive blue fluorescence under UV illumination
Two distinct mineral displays on one specimen
Substantial 360-gram small-cabinet specimen
SPECIMEN DETAILS
Primary Mineral: Fluorite
Associated Mineral: Quartz
Attributed Locality: Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Dimensions: Approximately 4.25" x 2.75"
Weight: 360 grams
Crystal Habit: Intergrown cubic fluorite
Color: Deep purple, smoky violet, lavender, and near-black
Reverse: Purple drusy mineralization, quartz clusters, and iron-oxide staining
Special Feature: Blue fluorescence under UV lighting
PHOTOGRAPHY & CONDITION
Photographs show the exact specimen from multiple angles, including both major surfaces, close-ups of the fluorite crystals, quartz-bearing reverse, and UV reaction.
The specimen features natural growth textures, contacts, and surface irregularities. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
AN EXCELLENT TWO-SIDED COLLECTOR SPECIMEN
Combining impressive cubic fluorite crystallization with an intricate quartz-bearing reverse and attractive UV response, this specimen offers a wide variety of mineral features in one substantial display piece.
An appealing addition to collections of Namibian minerals, worldwide fluorite, quartz associations, and fluorescent specimens.
BUY IT NOW: $299.99 or OBO
You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.
