{"product_id":"auction-win-bb4fa24e-8040-4dbd-8864-ec703e9396a9","title":"Auction Win: Fluorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cabinet - 5.4 × 5.6 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is a halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2, and commonly forms colorful cubic crystals. Carlo Antonio Galeani Napione first described it in 1797, naming it from the Latin fluere, meaning “to flow,” for its use as a flux. Fluorite is the principal natural source of fluorine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, is a renowned mineral-producing country in the Indian Ocean, with diverse geological settings that yield mica, graphite, ilmenite, zircon, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths. Its celebrated gemstone production includes agate, amazonite, amethyst, calcite, cordierite, emerald, garnet, labradorite, ruby, sapphire, and tourmaline, along with ornamental stones such as jasper. Particularly notable collector materials include tsavorite grossular garnet from Behara and the island’s distinctive labradorite, tourmaline, and quartz varieties. With active production by both commercial and artisanal miners, Madagascar remains an important and highly sought-after source for mineral and gemstone specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49783318085787,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/3012\/6217\/files\/dafc4d74-853a-4b90-b107-ca1089d8ad8b_ed1a5f32-8d73-45d4-bcf1-09d747717747.jpg?v=1791752971","url":"https:\/\/www.overtonfamilyjewels.com\/products\/auction-win-bb4fa24e-8040-4dbd-8864-ec703e9396a9","provider":"OFJ's Crystal Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}