Botryoidal (Blueberry) Fluorite "Slice of Pie" amethyst

Botryoidal (Blueberry) Fluorite "Slice of Pie" amethystBubbly deep blue fluorite "berries" on this small but striking Fluorite from the Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. The fluorite berries, which are a stunning teal blue even when not directly lit, are sitting on a white quartz plate. The contrast is lovely and this little cabinet specimen is a terrific addition to any collection. There are roughly a dozen larger berries with tiny mini crystals sprinkled all over. The matrix is also pretty, with a

Measures 6

Likely Navajo or Mexican

Rhodonite is a manganese silicate found in various areas around the world

Silvery white with internal rainbows in normal light

Atlas Mountains

Soft lavender purple with small spots or specks that are often called “radiation burns” but are actually impurities such as pyrite or chalcopyrite embedded in the fluorite

5 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm)

Has a hint of malachite on the exterior

The larger crystal is double-terminated and measures about 1 cm

but did not enter the commercial market until 2024

The muted background colours are soft purple and tan

1 corner has an internal fracture that makes it actually very pretty