2.2" Purple Fluorite Crystal Cube Mineral Specimen Taourirt Morocco
Location: Taouirirt, Morocco
Weight: 5 Ounces
Dimension: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick
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Purple Fluorite is a halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF₂), known for its striking purple color, which ranges from pale lavender to deep violet.
In Morocco, Purple Fluorite is found in regions such as the Atlas Mountains and Anti-Atlas Mountains, areas renowned for their rich mineral resources and geological diversity.
This mineral forms in hydrothermal environments, where heated fluids interact with surrounding rocks. It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system, often appearing as octahedral or cubic formations. Its distinctive purple hue results from trace manganese impurities within the crystal structure.
Purple Fluorite exhibits a glassy luster and a Mohs hardness of 4. It has perfect cleavage along octahedral planes, allowing it to break into smooth, flat surfaces. Additionally, it fluoresces blue or violet under ultraviolet light.
