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Fluorite

Typical Origin China, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Mongolia and the United States (fluorite sources)

Material Type Mineral

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

The Material

Fluorite is a calcium fluoride mineral that occurs in purple, green, blue, yellow and colourless forms. Natural pieces may show distinct colour bands, uneven colour zones and changes in transparency, giving each specimen its own distribution of colour and internal structure.

A polished surface can highlight these colours and natural variations across the carved form. Fluorite is relatively soft and has well-developed cleavage, so thin edges, projecting details and naturally fractured areas require careful handling.

VISIBLE CHARACTER

Finished Material Character

See how natural banding, colour variation, and surface character remain visible after carving and polishing.

MATERIAL NOTES

Reference

Material Type: Mineral
Typical Origin: China, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Mongolia and the United States (fluorite sources)
Natural Variation: Expected from piece to piece