{"product_id":"authentic-steinkopf-fluorite-on-quartz-northern-cape-sa","title":"Authentic Steinkopf Fluorite on Quartz – Northern Cape, SA","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eSteinkopf Fluorite on Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a striking palette of honey-gold, amber, orange-brown and deep smoky-brown tones across a densely crystallised surface. Numerous intergrown fluorite crystals create remarkable variations in colour, transparency and texture, while the lighter golden crystals around the edges contrast beautifully with the darker amber-brown central crystals. The result is a three-dimensional specimen with considerable depth and visual character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite on Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e CaF₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steinkopf area, Northern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange River Pegmatite Belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesoproterozoic, approximately 1 billion years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-gold, golden-yellow, amber, orange-brown and deep brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intergrown crystalline aggregate with prominent cleavage surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 × 45 × 37 mm (Length × Width × Height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally cleaned and trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteinkopf is situated within the remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eOrange River Pegmatite Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major geological province of South Africa's Namaqualand region. The belt contains thousands of pegmatites formed during the Mesoproterozoic, approximately one billion years ago, and is renowned for its complex mineralogy and rare-element mineralisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is specifically documented from the \u003cstrong\u003eNorabees I pegmatite within the Norrabees pegmatite field near Steinkopf\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it occurs alongside quartz and a diverse assemblage of pegmatite minerals. The area's highly evolved pegmatites experienced complex magmatic and hydrothermal processes that contributed to the formation of a remarkable variety of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is particularly appealing for the way its fluorite changes in appearance across the surface. The peripheral crystals display luminous golden and honey tones, while the central region develops progressively richer amber and brown hues. Numerous crystal faces and cleavage surfaces catch the light, revealing varying degrees of translucency and giving the densely intergrown aggregate a fascinating natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e164 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial specimen with an attractive display presence. Its professionally cleaned and trimmed form allows the crystallised fluorite to remain the clear focus, while the quartz association adds geological context and visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and possesses perfect octahedral cleavage, so the specimen should be handled with care and protected from impacts or abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this distinctive example of Steinkopf fluorite to your collection and enjoy the remarkable combination of golden translucency, deep amber colour and intricate natural crystallisation that makes this specimen such an attractive display piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46652096151748,"sku":"S353","price":780.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S353FluoriteonQuartz-Steinkopf_1.webp?v=1789212049","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/authentic-steinkopf-fluorite-on-quartz-northern-cape-sa","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}