Phantom Fluorite on Mica from Weilasituo Silver Mine, Mongolia, China

Dimension: 5.3cm x 2.5cm x 1.7cm
Weight: 26g
Locality: Weilasituo Ag-polymetallic deposit, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China
 
A gorgeous, colorful Fluorite specimen from the less known locale of Inner Mongolia called Weilasituo, a famous silver mine in China which has been in operations for decades. This kind of Fluorite is found intermittently in small amounts and you won’t see them often on the minerals market.  Cubic crystals of Fluorite exhibit impressive deep purple phantoms, they have great luster, sharp edges and corners.  Perched on a matrix of light creamy yellow colored Mica which displays an interesting spherical crystal shape, ascending coloration and contrasting effect of the piece, so stunning!  It is dramatic and exquisite.  As a bonus, the Fluorite fluoresces bright blue in long wave UV lighting 365nm.  The piece will be beautifully set in a high quality acrylic display box.
 
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Fluorite's Maintenance Advice:
 
Fluorite is extremely susceptible to sunlight, some colours fade slower than others, but they all fade under sunlight. The effect also happens under normal halogen light. Therefore keep Fluorite in a darker part of the home, away from direct sunlight unless it needs to be cleansed and charged. To cleanse and charge Fluorite, just pop it on a windowsill out of direct sunlight or even on a cloudy day for 10 minutes. If it doesn't feel like that is enough, you can use reiki or sound too.