{"product_id":"green-and-purple-fluorite-crystal-from-okorusu-namibia","title":"Green and Purple Fluorite Crystal from Okorusu, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis eye-catching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen and Purple Fluorite Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a particularly distinctive example of the colour variation found in fluorite from Namibia's renowned Okorusu Mine. The main crystal presents a striking combination of deep purple and vivid green, with the colours appearing in distinct zones across its broad crystal faces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CaF₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Okorusu Mine, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbonatite-related fluorite deposit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early Cretaceous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green and purple with strong colour zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent to semi-transparent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cubic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cubic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 44 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27 × 22 × 28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural crystal specimen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Meets Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most captivating features of this specimen is the contrast between its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen and purple fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The main crystal has a predominantly dark purple zone on one side, while the opposite areas transition into rich green and turquoise-green tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour boundaries are especially interesting because they are not simply surface coatings. The different colours can be seen within the body of the translucent crystal, giving it a layered appearance and allowing light to interact differently with each zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller purple fluorite crystal projects from the top of the main crystal, adding another dimension to the specimen and reinforcing the dramatic purple-and-green colour combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Okorusu Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkorusu Mine is famous for producing fluorite in shades ranging from deep sea-green and blue-green through to purple, with some crystals displaying attractive zoning and phantom-like internal features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locality formed within a complex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Cretaceous alkaline and carbonatite-related geological environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mineral-rich fluids moving through this system created the conditions for fluorite to crystallise in cavities and replace earlier minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen provides a compact example of why Okorusu fluorite is so recognisable to mineral collectors: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong cubic crystal form combined with remarkable colour variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Collector's Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a cluster dominated by numerous small crystals, this specimen is centred around a bold individual crystal with broad faces that clearly reveal its internal colour patterns. The combination of green, purple and translucent areas gives it a different appearance depending on the viewing angle and lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite has a Mohs hardness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and perfect octahedral cleavage, so it should be handled carefully and protected from knocks or abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a fascinating piece of Okorusu's fluorite heritage to your collection with this compact crystal, where vivid green and purple zoning create a naturally dramatic display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852997251268,"sku":"S629","price":620.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S629FluoriteokorusoNambia_1.webp?v=1790411745","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/green-and-purple-fluorite-crystal-from-okorusu-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}