How buying this works. The photographs on this page are studio illustrations of this material and form — not a photograph of a specific physical piece. When you order, we go to the crystal market in Donghai, select a piece matching the material, size class and weight described below, and send you photographs, video and exact measurements by email. You approve it, or you take a full refund — nothing is dispatched without your approval. Once you approve, we dispatch within 1–2 business days with tracked shipping, and our 30-day return policy applies.
What you receive
- A specimen matching the material, dimensions and weight range described below, documented with photographs and video before dispatch.
- Its measured weight, dimensions and country-of-origin statement.
- Free tracked delivery to the contiguous United States; tracked international delivery at the rate shown at checkout.
About the images and the measurements
The images on this page are AI-generated illustrations of the material, colour and growth form described above. They are not photographs of a specimen we hold, and the piece you receive will differ in weight, dimensions, inclusions, colour zoning and surface features.
Weight, dimensions and origin describe the class of piece we source, not an item currently in stock. The price shown at checkout applies to a piece in this class. Before dispatch we send you real photographs, video and the measured weight of the specific piece; if it does not match this description you may cancel and receive a full refund.
About this Tianshan matrix purple fluorite
This is a single, display-oriented fluorite specimen described by the supplier as natural material from the Tianshan (Tien Shan) region of Xinjiang, China. The piece is built from intergrown cubic fluorite crystals in step-like stacks, set partly on a pale, drusy matrix.
Colour grades from pale lavender and colourless zones into saturated violet and near-black purple in the thicker crystal bodies. Several cubes carry darker, glossy terminations, while the corroded or etched cube faces show the layered growth that gives this material its mineral-matrix appearance rather than a polished, uniform surface.
“Purple fluorite,” “matrix fluorite,” and the Chinese collector description “浮生紫萤石” are commercial and trade descriptions, not formal mineral-species names. We have not commissioned laboratory testing to confirm the exact locality, colour origin, or treatment status of this piece. Scientifically, the main material is fluorite (calcium fluoride) in cubic crystal form.
Measured specimen details
| Weight | 410 g / approximately 14.46 oz |
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| Dimensions | Approximately 100 × 90 × 80 mm / 10.0 × 9.0 × 8.0 cm / 3.94 × 3.54 × 3.15 in |
| Origin | Xinjiang Tianshan (Tien Shan) region, China (supplier-stated; not independently verified) |
| Material | Supplier-described natural purple fluorite with intergrown cubic crystal growth on a crystalline matrix |
| Trade description | Purple fluorite / 紫萤石 / matrix fluorite / 浮生紫萤石 (supplier trade name) |
| Growth form | Cluster of intergrown cubic fluorite crystals with stepped faces, etched surfaces, and matrix contact |
| Colour | Pale lavender to saturated violet and deep purple, with colourless to milky zones and darker cube terminations |
| Surface | Natural cube faces with stepped growth, etched and corroded areas, small pits, contact points, and drusy matrix |
| Treatment disclosure | No repair, dye treatment, or enhancement has been disclosed to us. Independent laboratory verification has not been performed. |
| Inventory | One-of-a-kind; one specimen available |
| Display stand | Not included |
Why this specimen stands out
- Large cabinet size: at roughly 410 g and 100 mm across, this is a substantial display piece rather than a thumbnail specimen.
- Clear cubic habit: the intergrown cubes, stacked in steps, read immediately as fluorite and show the mineral’s characteristic geometry.
- Strong colour range: violet and deep purple cube bodies contrast with pale lavender and milky zones in the same specimen.
- Matrix context: the pale drusy matrix keeps the crystals in their natural growth setting instead of presenting an isolated crystal.
- One of one: weight, dimensions, crystal arrangement, colour zoning, and matrix exposure make this an individual piece with no identical replacement.
Condition and natural features
This is a natural, irregular mineral specimen. Contact points, edge roughness, etched or corroded cube faces, internal fractures, growth lines, matrix residue, and small pits are consistent with natural formation and handling. They are part of the character of the piece and are not necessarily damage. Review every photograph before ordering and contact us if you need a specific angle or additional close-up.
Colour and transparency are affected by light source, background, monitor calibration, and viewing angle. Directed-light and macro images are intended to reveal internal structure and may make the purple appear more saturated than it does in ordinary indoor lighting.
Image and variation disclosure
The listing uses AI-assisted studio reference imagery based on the supplied specimen details. It is intended to communicate the overall form, material character, and colour direction, not to prove exact crystal placement or guarantee an exact visual match. The physical specimen is one-of-a-kind and may differ in visible details. If exact appearance is essential, request current photographs before ordering.
Display and care
- Display as a decorative mineral specimen on a stable, dry surface away from edges and high-traffic areas.
- Fluorite is soft (about 4 on the Mohs scale) and cleaves easily: handle with care and keep it away from harder stones and metal objects.
- Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight; fluorite colour can fade with sustained UV exposure.
- Dust with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Do not soak the specimen and do not use acids, solvents, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive polish.
- Keep away from children and pets. This is a collectible mineral, not a toy or a medical product.
Shipping, inspection and returns
Shipping follows our standard store policy: free tracked delivery to the contiguous United States, with international shipping charges shown at checkout. We carefully pack mineral specimens for transit and provide tracking after dispatch. Inspect the parcel on arrival and keep the packaging while you examine the piece.
Returns are subject to our published Returns, Cancellations & Refunds policy. If the specimen arrives damaged or is not the item ordered, contact support promptly with photographs of the parcel, packaging, and specimen.
One-of-a-kind inventory
Only one specimen is available. Once sold, there is no identical replacement because weight, dimensions, crystal arrangement, colour zoning, and matrix exposure make every fluorite specimen unique.
