Large Blue and Purple Fluorite Specimen gems-minerals The early Greeks assumed quartz

The early Greeks assumed quartz crystals were ice frozen so hard it wouldn’t melt

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Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust and comes in a wide variety of colors

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Large Blue and Purple Fluorite Specimen gems-minerals The early Greeks assumed quartzA substantial cabinet scale specimen of Fluorite showcasing a striking interplay of smoky purple and steel blue zoning, this piece commands attention with its densely intergrown cluster of sharply defined cubic crystals, many exhibiting stepped growth patterns and intricate surface etching. The coloration ranges from deep, inky violet cores to cooler blue gray edges, with subtle translucency that allows light to penetrate and reveal internal