Green Fluorite Crystal, Dark Green Zoned Cubic Fluorite, Okorusu Mine, Namibia, Natural Mineral Specimen

• One-off natural mineral specimen. You will receive the exact piece photographed, personally selected for its colour, crystal formation and overall appearance.
• Photographed under controlled lighting to show the crystal detail; colours may appear different in natural light.

This small Okorusu fluorite from Namibia has an interesting combination of pale mint-green outer growth and much darker emerald-green colouring within the crystals. The darker areas are concentrated towards the upper and central portions, becoming progressively lighter towards the edges and lower part of the specimen. From certain angles, the green zoning is particularly pronounced, with the translucent outer fluorite allowing some of the internal structure to be seen.

The specimen consists of several intergrown cubic forms, including a broad, stepped crystal face that gives it a distinctly blocky appearance. Fine surface markings, internal fractures and areas of textured growth are visible across the crystals, while small orange-brown deposits remain attached to one side. Although not a particularly clear or sharply terminated example, I find the contrast between the darker green interior and pale, almost seafoam-green outer areas especially appealing.

Specifications

• Mineral: Fluorite (CaF₂)
• Locality: Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
• Colour: Pale mint-green, seafoam-green, emerald-green and dark forest-green
• Crystal habit: Intergrown cubic crystals with stepped growth
• Colour zoning: Dark green internal areas surrounded by paler translucent fluorite
• Lustre: Vitreous to slightly frosted, varying across the crystal faces
• Transparency: Translucent in areas, with cloudy regions and internal fractures
• Dimensions: 2.6 × 2.4 × 1.7 cm
• Weight: 19 g

This is a natural mineral specimen with visible surface irregularities, internal fractures, contact areas and some imperfect crystal edges. Please examine the photographs carefully.

Metaphysical Properties

Green fluorite is traditionally associated with mental clarity, renewal and emotional balance. In crystal traditions, it is often linked with concentration, personal growth and clear thinking.

These are traditional metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established effects.