{"product_id":"purple-fluorite-crystal-cluster-on-quartz-matrix-mexico-0-9-oz","title":"Purple Fluorite Crystal Cluster on Quartz Matrix — Mexico — 0.9 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact photographed specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, one-of-one Mexican cluster featuring translucent purple fluorite crystals with a quartz-rich, iron-stained matrix and pale associated crystalline growth. The purple crystals display the angular forms and cleavage characteristic of fluorite; the associated pale mineral is left undesignated pending analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite (purple), on quartz-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico (reported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 oz (26 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported age:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 50–90 million years old; not independently verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e intergrown fluorite crystals with drusy quartz and iron-oxide staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural, as photographed; small natural contacts and matrix are part of the specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e no treatment reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation \u0026amp; collector appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite commonly crystallizes from mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids in veins and cavities. This miniature offers strong violet color, contrasting matrix, and a full multi-angle photo record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Rarity Index™: 6\/10.\u003c\/strong\u003e A visually appealing natural fluorite miniature with good color and associated quartz; this score reflects the specimen’s combination of aesthetics, crystal exposure, locality, and small one-of-one format—not a claim of scientific rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional crystal lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite is often associated with focus, organization, and mental clarity. These are cultural\/spiritual beliefs, not medical or scientific claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurated by The Hidden Bazaar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more fluorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fluorite-mineral-specimens\"\u003enatural fluorite crystals\u003c\/a\u003e or compare this miniature with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rare-dark-violet-fluorite-on-goethite-nevada-0-6-oz\"\u003edark violet Nevada fluorite on goethite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hidden Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252291088582,"sku":"HB-FLU-MEX-26G-001","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9405\/4342\/files\/purple-fluorite-mexico-26g-1.jpg?v=1791307327","url":"https:\/\/thehiddenbazaar.com\/products\/purple-fluorite-crystal-cluster-on-quartz-matrix-mexico-0-9-oz","provider":"THEHIDDENBAZAAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}