CYP07 Fluorite
Yindu Mine, Chifeng Pref., Inner Mongolia A.R., China
12.4x 10.0x 2.7 cm
$1280
A cabinet sized plate of fluorite crystals on matrix, these are a combination of purple and green without distinct zoning, though the blended effect is a little reminiscent of some of the UK fluorite. This is a sizable plate for Yindu, with crystals reaching 2.4 cm. The main crystals are intact, though the outer areas have shearing... this was carved off of a much larger rock, actually it's fortunate that the main crystals were not destroyed, as usually happens...
This one photographs terribly-- please see the video for a better idea of what this looks like. With correct lighting, it gets even better... this was just taken in the living room with a fluorescent ceiling light, no special backlighting or bright lights.
The video can be viewed here:
