Fluorite, Calcite from Okorusu Mine, Namibia

A bold and substantial cluster of deep purple-to-near-black fluorite cubes, their faces glassy and highly lustrous, crowding together in a richly saturated mass that commands immediate attention. The crystals display the exceptional depth of color that places Okorusu among the world's elite fluorite localities, shifting from deep violet at the edges to an almost opaque, inky purple at the crystal cores where the color is most concentrated. Scattered white calcite accents and warm ochre matrix at the base provide a pleasing contrast against the dark, jewel-toned fluorite above. A hefty, high-impact display specimen from one of Namibia's most celebrated mineral localities.

Species:
Fluorite
Calcite

Locality:
"D" Pit
Okorusu Mine
Otjiwarongo Constituency
Otjozondjupa Region
Namibia

Dimensions:
9.4 x 6.9 x 6.0 cm
520 g

About Okorusu Mine:
Located in the heart of Namibia, the Okorusu Mine has been one of the world's most treasured sources of fine fluorite since the early 1900s. Nestled within a unique volcanic ring complex, the mine's distinctive geology is responsible for producing the exceptional color and crystal clarity that collectors prize. Okorusu fluorite is globally recognized and highly sought after,  a classic locality name that carries real weight in the mineral collecting world.

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