Fluorite (Specimen #100253)

Mineral(s): Fluorite, Quartz

Location: Amis Gorge, Brandberg Complex, Brandberg Area, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia 

Size: 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.8 cm 

Provenance: Ex. Earth, Wind, Fire & Ice 

Description:   This striking specimen features multiple purple fluorite cubes (largest is 1.0 cm on edge) on a quartz/feldspar matrix from the Brandberg Mountain. The crystals are mainly purple but the largest also has a bluish green tinge. The fluorite crystals are sharp and perched on plates of matrix. The specimen and fluorite crystals are in excellent condition. This specimen comes from the limited February 2020 find in Brandberg. Specimens from this find are mainly composed of green and pale-blue fluorites, associated with opaque white quartz.