An exceptional Fluorite specimen from the uncommon location of Chamachhu, Skardu District, Pakistan. This piece displays a striking 4cm full-face cubic formation with a deep blue centre a digital surfaces.
Ex. Collection of Louise Amelia
Comes with 6cm acrylic base as pictured
L 6 x W 6 x H 4.5 cm
200g
Only 1 left in stock
A striking example of purple Fluorite from Chamachhu, Pakistan, featuring crystal faces displaying fascinating geometric growth patterns, often described by collectors as ‘digital’ formations, where numerous small, angular steps create an almost pixelated appearance. These complex surfaces highlight the specimen’s rich purple colouration, while the stark blue centre adds an additional layer of depth.
The combination of contrasting colour zones and intricate crystal architecture makes this a particularly unusual and aesthetic example of Fluorite, with the textured surface and inky saturation differing from famous locals.
Chamachhu is situated in the Haramosh Mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, a spectacular mountainous region renowned for its mineral-rich geology and remarkable crystal discoveries.
The area is particularly well known for its complex granitic pegmatites, which have produced a fascinating variety of minerals, including Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Garnet and other highly desirable collector species.
The dramatic geological landscape of northern Pakistan has yielded an extraordinary diversity of mineral specimens, with the region celebrated internationally for its exceptional crystal specimens and unusual mineral associations.
The distinctive stepped faces of this Fluorite reflect variations in crystal growth, where successive layers develop across the surface to create intricate geometric patterns. Its contrasting purple and blue colouration adds another fascinating feature, revealing variations within the crystal as it formed.
Fluorite is celebrated for its extraordinary diversity of colours and crystal habits, but specimens combining distinctive colour zoning with complex surface formations are particularly fascinating. The richly coloured purple crystals, contrasting blue centre and intricate digital faces give this specimen a unique character, offering both visual beauty and an interesting example of natural crystal growth.
For collectors who appreciate unusual Fluorite habits and localities, intricate crystal architecture and contrasting colour zones, this is a particularly distinctive specimen.
| Weight | 0.260 kg |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 4.5 cm |
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