{"product_id":"blue-grey-honey-fluorite-wheal-mary-ann-cornwall-1","title":"Blue-Grey \u0026 Honey Fluorite | Wheal Mary Ann, Cornwall","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful natural honey-yellow fluorite specimen from \u003cstrong\u003eWheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying warm golden tones, translucent crystalline sections and distinctive rusty-orange mineral staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing 115g, this compact specimen features a striking combination of pale champagne-yellow, rich honey-gold and creamy-white mineral formations. Its irregular crystalline structure, natural fractures and contrasting surface textures make it a lovely example of Cornwall's historic mineral heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive Cornish fluorite specimen displays a naturally irregular, roughly triangular formation, with a gently tapering upper section and broader crystalline base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is dominated by beautiful honey-yellow and champagne-coloured fluorite, with varying degrees of translucency across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral areas reveal a deeper golden-yellow colouration, particularly towards the lower portion of the specimen, where light passes through the crystalline material and highlights its warm internal tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal face features a broad translucent section with visible internal fractures, angular crystal boundaries and delicate variations in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese internal structures create a layered appearance, with some areas appearing softly cloudy while others display greater transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the upper surface, pale creamy-white crystalline material contrasts with the warmer golden sections below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper edges have a naturally roughened texture, with small exposed crystal faces and areas of lighter mineral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the specimen's most distinctive features is the rusty-orange and reddish-brown staining distributed across several surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis earthy colouration follows natural fractures and crystal boundaries, creating striking contrasts against the translucent yellow fluorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong one side, a particularly prominent dark brown mineral-stained section interrupts the pale crystalline surface, adding depth and character to the formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse displays further honey-yellow fluorite, including broader translucent sections, naturally fractured surfaces and concentrated areas of golden-orange mineralisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom certain angles, the specimen reveals an almost luminous golden centre, surrounded by paler cream and champagne-coloured material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal surfaces vary considerably in texture, with some sections displaying a subtle glass-like lustre and others appearing more frosted or weathered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural internal fractures, cleavage surfaces and small irregular crystal faces are visible throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between its translucent golden sections and darker earthy mineral staining gives this piece a wonderfully distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it particularly suitable for a British mineral collection, geological display cabinet or carefully curated crystal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e43.0mm × 43.4mm and weighing 115g\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen retains its natural, unpolished formation and individual geological character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fluorite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluorite (CaF₂)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally occurring calcium fluoride mineral belonging to the halide mineral group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt crystallises in the cubic, or isometric, crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is widely admired for its remarkable variety of colours, including purple, green, blue, yellow, pink, brown and colourless forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts colouration is influenced by impurities, structural defects and other processes occurring within the crystal lattice during geological formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fluorite can range from delicate champagne and pale lemon tones to deeper honey, amber and golden-yellow shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite commonly develops within hydrothermal mineral veins, where heated, mineral-rich fluids circulate through fractures and cavities in surrounding rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs these fluids cool or undergo chemical changes, dissolved minerals may precipitate and gradually form crystalline deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral frequently occurs alongside quartz, calcite, baryte, galena, siderite and other minerals associated with hydrothermal ore systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is particularly recognised for its perfect octahedral cleavage, meaning the mineral can separate along specific crystallographic planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis property can produce distinctive angular surfaces and geometric formations within naturally fractured specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts typical lustre is vitreous, or glass-like, although weathered surfaces may appear cloudy, frosted or matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fluorite specimens can contain internal fractures, colour zoning, inclusions and mineral staining, all of which contribute to their individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome fluorite specimens also exhibit fluorescence under ultraviolet light, although this property varies considerably and has not been confirmed for this individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheal Mary Ann \u0026amp; Cornish Geological Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheal Mary Ann\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated near Menheniot in south-east Cornwall, is a historic mineral locality associated with the region's lead and silver mining industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Cornwall is internationally recognised for its extensive tin and copper mining heritage, the Menheniot district was also an important centre of lead and silver-bearing mineralisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the nineteenth century, mining operations in this district worked mineral-rich veins containing economically valuable lead ores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGalena, a naturally occurring lead sulphide mineral, was particularly important because some deposits contained recoverable quantities of silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe geological formations around Menheniot are associated with hydrothermal mineral veins developed within Devonian sedimentary rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese mineral veins contain a varied assemblage of minerals, including galena, quartz, fluorite, siderite, calcite, chalcedony and baryte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWheal Mary Ann is particularly interesting to mineral collectors because historical geological studies document complex relationships between different generations of mineral deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Geological Survey's Plymouth and South-East Cornwall geological memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e records fluorite as an important gangue mineral at Wheal Mary Ann.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGangue minerals are minerals occurring alongside economically valuable ores but are not necessarily the principal materials being extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe geological memoir describes quartz as a major vein-filling mineral at Wheal Mary Ann, with chalcedonic material occurring along the vein walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrystalline quartz, galena and siderite are also recorded within the mineral sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular geological interest, historical studies indicate that at least two generations of fluorite mineralisation occurred at the locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis suggests that the mineral veins experienced multiple episodes of deposition under changing geological conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuch processes can produce complex mineral associations, overlapping crystalline growth and variations in the appearance of individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite from historic Cornish mining localities is especially appealing to collectors interested in British mineralogy and the geological history of the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen provides a tangible connection to the rich mineral heritage of the Menheniot district and Cornwall's wider mining landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntention \u0026amp; Associated Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin traditional crystal healing practices, yellow fluorite is associated with mental clarity, concentration, confidence and positive thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow fluorite is commonly linked with the \u003cstrong\u003eSolar Plexus Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, which symbolically represents confidence, personal awareness and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite more generally is associated with mental organisation, emotional balance and clearer thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally associated with clear thinking, concentration and mental organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symbolically connected with learning, productivity and maintaining attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow fluorite is traditionally associated with self-assurance and personal empowerment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with emotional balance and peaceful reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Thinking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symbolically linked with optimism, perspective and a constructive mindset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally associated with self-awareness, understanding and personal reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Chakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar Plexus Chakra and Third Eye Chakra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Intention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and mental clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese associations reflect traditional spiritual beliefs and are not scientifically established effects of fluorite.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Formation \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen retains its natural crystalline structure, irregular edges, exposed cleavage surfaces and areas of earthy mineral staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts warm honey-yellow and champagne-coloured sections provide a beautiful contrast against the paler creamy-white material and rusty-orange mineral deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent golden areas are particularly attractive, revealing subtle internal fractures and changes in colour when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin traditional crystal symbolism, yellow fluorite is associated with clarity, confidence and maintaining a positive outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts golden colouration is often symbolically connected with warmth, optimism and personal empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond these traditional associations, this specimen is especially appealing for its natural crystalline structure, warm colour palette and connection to Cornwall's historic mineral-producing landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e CaF₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cubic (Isometric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied Locality Attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheal Mary Ann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menheniot, Cornwall, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.0mm × 43.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fluorite specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-yellow, champagne, golden amber, creamy-white and rusty orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent crystalline sections, natural fractures, angular crystal faces, internal colour variation and mineral staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One individual specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen photographed. Natural mineral specimens may display irregular edges, fractures, inclusions, uneven surfaces, mineral staining and delicate crystalline formations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe glass display support, wooden plinth and decorative flowers shown in the photographs are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSources \u0026amp; References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Geological Survey – Plymouth and South-East Cornwall Area, Geological Memoir (Sheet 348).\u003c\/strong\u003e Geological documentation describing the Menheniot mineral veins, Wheal Mary Ann mineralisation and multiple generations of fluorite formation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webapps.bgs.ac.uk\/memoirs\/docs\/B06072.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBritish Geological Survey Geological Memoir\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Geological Survey – Silver, Mineral Resources Consultative Committee Mineral Dossier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Geological and historical information concerning the Menheniot lead-silver mining district.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nora.nerc.ac.uk\/id\/eprint\/540032\/1\/B02707.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBritish Geological Survey Silver Mineral Dossier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMindat – Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral locality database documenting fluorite and associated mineral species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/loc-1074.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWheal Mary Ann Mineral Locality\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Cambridge – Fluorite Mineral Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineralogical information concerning fluorite's chemical composition, crystal system, cleavage and physical properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1acollections.esc.cam.ac.uk\/p1acollections\/exhibits\/show\/minerals\/fluorite.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUniversity of Cambridge Fluorite Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHenwood, W. J. (1871).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eObservations on Metalliferous Deposits: On the Lead Mines of Menheniot, Lanreath and Saint Pinnock.\u003c\/em\u003e Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall, Volume 8, pages 699–722.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Harpo's Angels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59274403381583,"sku":"B20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1238\/5615\/files\/download_c48af7cf-cd14-4217-a01f-84773f3b81b2.png?v=1793042466","url":"https:\/\/harposangels.co.uk\/products\/blue-grey-honey-fluorite-wheal-mary-ann-cornwall-1","provider":"Harpo's Angels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}