Fluorite Purple

Fluorite PurpleFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a

The effect of this is a remarkable shimmer of gold shining through the blue facets of the fluorite

Like the trees they capture the form of

While in its sticky gel state

These remarkable yellow fluorite crystals originate from China and range in color from rich honey to pastel gold

Flexycalymene Trilobite Geodes are approx

This mineral forms in a similar fashion to agates and geodes but due to heat and pressure at the time of formation results in a distinct look and almost silky texture

it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap

highly variable Chalcedony spheres or roses are almost geode-like in appearance and one can clearly see the process of geode or agate formation in progress in each specimen

often with intricate patterns and shapes

During the Eocene

Chalcedony has a number of forms that are also considered gems of their own

creating a striking and colorful contrast