4.3" Purple Fluorite Crystal Cube Cluster Mineral Specimen Taourirt Morocco
Location: Taouirirt, Morocco
Weight: 14.2 Ounces
Dimension: 4.3 Inches Long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick
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Purple Fluorite is a halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2), notable for its vivid purple coloration that spans from pale lavender to deep violet. This specimen originates from Morocco, a region in North Africa renowned for its abundant mineral deposits. Specifically, Purple Fluorite is found in areas such as the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains, which possess significant geological diversity contributing to mineral formation. The mineral forms in hydrothermal settings where heated fluids interact with surrounding rock, crystallizing in the cubic system often as octahedral or cubic shapes. Its characteristic purple hue results from manganese impurities within the crystal lattice. Fluorite features a vitreous luster, a Mohs hardness of 4, and perfect cleavage along octahedral planes, allowing it to break cleanly into smooth surfaces. Additionally, it exhibits fluorescence under ultraviolet light, emitting a blue to violet glow.
