Creedite Crystal Cluster Specimen from Navidad Mine, Durango Mexico – 11 grams #01

Raw Creedite Crystal Cluster Specimen

Country of Origin: Victoria de Durango, Durango Mexico

Quantity: 1 Creedite Specimen. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photos.

10-point scale of mineral hardness: 3.5 – 4.0 (10 – Hard, 1 soft)

Size: approx 2.4cm in height x 3.5cm in width x 2cm in depth

Weight: 11 grams

Care has been taken to ensure that weights and measurements are as accurate as possible, however please do note that these are only approximate due to the fragile state of the stone.

These specimens are in their natural raw form and shedding of small crystals is normal. Natural inclusions, cracks and pockets are all visible and all part of the natural stone. Please handle with extra care. These are very, very fragile stones. You may find small loose particles inside the packaging. This is normal.

Creedite is named after the origin it is found, Creede in Colorado, USA.
It is a rare hydroxylhalide mineral that forms from the oxidation of fluorite ore deposits and can be found in orange, purple, white and even colourless formations.
The orange varieties are easily recognizable due to their clustered hedgehog-like spikes and are said to be the purest of the Creedite varieties.