{"product_id":"sea-green-fluorite-and-quartz-from-okorusu-mine-namibia-1","title":"Sea Green Fluorite and Quartz from Okorusu Mine, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Green Fluorite and Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen features a prominent translucent green fluorite crystal surrounded by a natural association of quartz and darker mineral-rich matrix. The main fluorite displays attractive internal colour variation, with deep sea-green areas transitioning into lighter translucent zones and subtle purple tones.\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\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluorite and Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluorite – CaF₂ | Quartz – SiO₂\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\u003eFluorite Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sea-green to pale green with subtle purple zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White to translucent\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 fluorite with associated quartz\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 117 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61 × 31 × 50 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 mineral specimen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Character of Okorusu Fluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkorusu Mine in Namibia is renowned among mineral collectors for its distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen and blue-green fluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly crystals displaying cubic forms and attractive internal zoning. The deposit formed within an alkaline igneous and carbonatite-related geological environment, where mineral-rich fluids produced fluorite alongside a variety of associated minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large central fluorite crystal gives this specimen its character. Its broad faces allow the translucent green colour to be appreciated from several angles, while internal variations create darker green areas and delicate purple zones within the crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite and Quartz Together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding quartz provides a strong natural contrast to the green fluorite. White to translucent quartz crystals occur around the base and edges of the specimen, with smaller crystals also appearing across the surface of the main fluorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloser inspection reveals additional colour and texture within the matrix, including darker mineralisation and small purple fluorite areas. These details give the specimen considerable visual depth and make it interesting to examine from different viewing angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Distinctive Collector Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly appealing is the relationship between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge central fluorite, surrounding quartz and contrasting matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than simply presenting isolated fluorite crystals, it preserves a section of the mineral assemblage as it developed in the deposit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and perfect octahedral cleavage, so it should be handled carefully and displayed where it will not be exposed to knocks or abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a distinctive example of Okorusu's famous green fluorite to your collection, combining a striking central crystal with contrasting quartz and natural Namibian mineralisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852979851460,"sku":"S627","price":420.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S627FluoritewithQuartz-OkorusoNamibiua_1.webp?v=1790411432","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/sea-green-fluorite-and-quartz-from-okorusu-mine-namibia-1","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}