{"product_id":"steinkopf-green-fluorite-captivating-miniature-crystal","title":"Steinkopf Green Fluorite – Captivating Miniature Crystal","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSteinkopf Green Fluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating miniature specimen centred around a substantial translucent green fluorite crystal with beautifully layered internal growth. The specimen displays an attractive range of soft mint green through richer emerald-green tones, with areas of greater translucency revealing depth within the crystal. Subtle golden-brown inclusions and colour zoning trace parts of the crystal, creating a warm contrast against the cool green body. Its broad geometric faces and stepped, naturally irregular edges give the specimen a distinctive sculptural character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint green to vibrant green with subtle golden-brown zoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steinkopf, Northern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMiniature (MIN) – 41 × 34 × 27 mm (Length × Width × Height)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally cleaned and ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional multi-crystal cluster, this piece is particularly interesting for the substantial mass and internal structure of its dominant fluorite crystal. Translucent zones alternate with more saturated green areas, while the visible internal growth patterns give the crystal a sense of depth. The golden-brown accents appear naturally incorporated within the fluorite rather than dominating its overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is calcium fluoride (CaF₂) and is especially prized by collectors for its cubic crystal habit, translucency and extraordinary colour range. Fluorite is documented from the \u003cstrong\u003eNorabees I pegmatite within the Norrabees pegmatite field at Steinkopf\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a confirmed fluorite occurrence within the Steinkopf area. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Steinkopf forms part of the extensive Orange River pegmatite belt of the Namaqua-Natal region, a Mesoproterozoic belt extending for roughly 450 km and containing more than 30,000 pegmatite bodies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring just over 4 cm at its longest dimension, this specimen falls within the \u003cstrong\u003eMiniature\u003c\/strong\u003e category while offering considerably more visual substance than its compact size suggests. The saturated green colour, translucent character and contrasting golden-brown zoning make it a particularly attractive choice for collectors interested in unusual colour variation within South African fluorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking miniature of Steinkopf fluorite, combining vibrant green colour, intriguing internal zoning and a beautifully sculptural natural form—an excellent addition to a South African mineral collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46652615917764,"sku":"S361","price":310.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S361FreenFluoriteCube-Steinkopf_1.webp?v=1789215334","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/steinkopf-green-fluorite-captivating-miniature-crystal","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}