{"product_id":"purple-and-green-fluorite-cluster-from-okorusu-angel-pocket","title":"Purple and Green Fluorite Cluster from Okorusu Angel Pocket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple and Green Fluorite Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the dramatic colour and geometric crystal forms associated with fluorite from Namibia's famous Okorusu Mine. Multiple dark purple cubic crystals dominate the specimen, with vivid green fluorite appearing between and beneath them to create a striking natural contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen has a particularly architectural appearance, with broad cubic faces arranged in an intergrown cluster. Purple tones range from deep violet to lighter lavender, while the green fluorite is most apparent around the edges and between the larger crystals.\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\u003ePocket:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angel Pocket\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 Deep purple, violet and green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent to opaque, with more translucent green areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cubic, intergrown crystals\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 120 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 × 40 × 36 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleaned and trimmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural mineral cluster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Angel Pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngel Pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the named specimen-producing pockets associated with Okorusu. Fluorites from this part of the mine are particularly appreciated for their strong colour contrasts, cubic crystal forms and internal zoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkorusu itself is one of Namibia's classic fluorite localities. The mine is part of an alkaline igneous-carbonatite complex, where fluorite formed in association with carbonatite-related mineralisation and replacement processes. The locality became particularly famous for blue, green and purple fluorite, often displaying complex internal colour patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple and Green in One Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most compelling feature of S630 is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edramatic relationship between the dark purple and green fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The broad purple cubes create a strong visual framework, while translucent green areas emerge around the lower and outer portions of the cluster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral of the crystals show subtle changes in colour across their faces, revealing the complex growth history of the fluorite. These variations are especially attractive when the specimen is viewed under strong directional lighting, where translucent areas can become more apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intergrown cubic crystals also create an unusually sculptural form. Instead of presenting as a flat plate, the specimen has considerable depth and numerous crystal faces, giving it a strong presence as a display specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Piece of Okorusu History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkorusu Mine operated as a major fluorite producer before closing in 2014. Its specimen material remains highly recognisable among collectors, particularly for the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp cubic fluorite, green and purple colouration and complex zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecleaned and trimmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the natural crystal forms and colour contrasts to take centre stage while retaining the character of the original mineral assemblage.\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. It should therefore be handled with care and displayed where it is protected from knocks and abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring home a striking example of Namibia's famous fluorite heritage with this bold Angel Pocket cluster, where deep purple and translucent green crystals combine to create a dramatic natural display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853010915524,"sku":"S630","price":1270.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S630Fluorite_AngelPocket_OkorusoNamibia_1.webp?v=1790412053","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/purple-and-green-fluorite-cluster-from-okorusu-angel-pocket","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}