Tanzanite Fluorite - Fujian Province, China

“Tanzanite” Fluorite from Fujian, China | Translucent Aqua Cubes | 393 g

This fluorite from Fujian Province has a cool, sea-glass palette that changes with the way light hits it. In direct light, the broad faces show shades of icy aqua and pale mint. Hold the specimen up to a window and light passes through the largest square face, revealing a cloudier blue center framed by paler, translucent edges.

The cluster has a chunky, stepped shape, with smaller crystals projecting from the sides of the larger cubes. Some faces are smooth and glassy, while others have a fine, sandy texture dotted with rust-colored flecks. From one angle, a broad aqua face takes center stage. Turn it over and the pale, granular surfaces frame a deeper blue-green face. The contrast between those textures gives each side a distinct character.

At 393 g, this is a substantial hand specimen. Display it near a window or with a small light behind it to bring out the blue tones and show how much light the crystal lets through.

Mineral — Fluorite
Origin — Fujian Province, China
Dimensions — 8 cm long × 6 cm wide × 5 cm high (approx. 3.1 × 2.4 × 2.0 in)
Weight — 393 g (approx. 13.9 oz)