{"product_id":"sea-green-fluorite-crystal-cluster-from-okorusu-namibia","title":"Sea Green Fluorite Crystal Cluster from Okorusu, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Green Fluorite Crystal Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the characteristic cubic fluorite crystals for which Namibia's Okorusu Mine is famous. Numerous translucent pale green to sea-green crystals form a richly textured cluster, with darker mineralisation and contrasting creamy-white associated minerals providing depth and definition throughout the specimen.\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 Pale sea-green to blue-green with subtle purple tones\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\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz and other matrix minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 190 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 66 × 85 × 31 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 cluster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beauty of Okorusu Fluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkorusu Mine is one of Namibia's best-known sources of fluorite and is particularly recognised for its attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-green and sea-green cubic crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fluorite formed within a complex alkaline igneous and carbonatite-related geological environment, where mineral-rich fluids created cavities and replaced earlier minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays the classic cubic habit of fluorite particularly well. Rather than being dominated by a single isolated crystal, it presents a densely developed cluster of intergrown crystals, creating a layered three-dimensional surface with numerous crystal faces catching the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closer Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale green fluorite varies in translucency across the specimen, allowing some crystals to appear almost glass-like while others reveal cloudy internal textures and subtle colour variation. Small areas of purple-toned fluorite add further visual interest among the predominantly green crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker brown and grey matrix provides an effective natural contrast to the lighter fluorite. Small white associated minerals occur between and across some of the crystals, adding another layer of texture and making individual fluorite cubes easier to distinguish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour, cubic crystal form and densely packed growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this an excellent example of the characteristic fluorite produced at Okorusu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite is a relatively soft mineral, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 on the Mohs hardness scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and has perfect octahedral cleavage. Care should therefore be taken when handling or transporting fluorite specimens, particularly clusters with exposed crystal edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen makes an attractive addition to a collection focused on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamibian minerals, fluorite, cubic crystal habits or classic African mineral localities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a piece of Namibia's renowned Okorusu fluorite heritage into your collection with this impressive sea-green crystal cluster, displaying natural colour, cubic crystal growth and fascinating geological texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852961829060,"sku":"S626","price":640.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S626Fluorite-OkorusoNamibia_2.webp?v=1790411054","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/sea-green-fluorite-crystal-cluster-from-okorusu-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}