Fluorite Crystal on Quartz Matrix

Fluorite Crystal on Quartz Matrix
Perfect Fluorite Crystal on Quartz Matrix. Photos Copyright: Jeffrey A. Scovil

This Fluorite on Quartz specimen is a beautiful combination of two well-known minerals.

Fluorite (CaF₂)

  • Crystal System: Isometric (cubic)
  • Hardness: 4 (relatively soft, can be scratched by a knife)
  • Lustre: Vitreous (glass-like) to dull
  • Color: Often purple, green, blue, yellow, or colorless (varies due to impurities)
  • Notable Properties: Fluoresces under UV light, perfect cleavage in four directions

Quartz (SiO₂)

  • Crystal System: Hexagonal (trigonal)
  • Hardness: 7 (much harder than fluorite)
  • Lustre: Vitreous
  • Color: Typically clear, white, or smoky

Locality: Le Beix, Bourboule, France

This area is known for producing high-quality fluorite specimens, often associated with quartz.


Perfect Fluorite Crystal on Quartz Matrix
Photo Copyright: Jeffrey A. Scovil

Fluorite: Associated with mental clarity, focus, and protection; different colors have specific associations (e.g., purple for intuition, green for heart healing).

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