Large Creedite Crystal Cluster Specimen with Fluorite from Navidad Mine, Durango Mexico – 144 grams #32

Large Raw Creedite Crystal Cluster Specimen with Fluorite

Country of Origin: Victoria de Durango, Durango Mexico

Quantity: 1 Creedite Specimen. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photos. UV lighting has been used to show the fluorite content in the stone.

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

Size: approx 4.5cm in height x 6cm in width x 5cm in depth

Weight: 144 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.

Adding highlights to the specimen are several part-crystals of Fluorite