Fluorite

Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Miniature

5.9 x 4.8 x 2.3 cm

This spectacular cluster of Fluorite from Okorusu has silky lustre, and an intensely dark purple color, with a rich blue-green color on the bottom. The purple crystals are unbelievably saturated, appearing almost black when viewed in normal indoor lighting. The colors glow with fierce intensity under a strong amount of backlighting, in richness that is seldom seen. There is very little damage on the piece, with just a few inconsequential nicks along the cubic crystal edges, and one internal fracture in the main crystal. An exquisite piece from this world famous locality!