Cornish Fluorite Specimens | Wheal Mary Ann, Cornwall

Specimen Description

Discover a little piece of Cornwall's extraordinary mineral heritage with these natural fluorite specimens from Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall.

Each specimen displays its own combination of delicate mineral colours, natural crystal formations and distinctive textures. Across the collection, soft sea-glass greens, pale blues, creamy whites and subtle golden tones create beautiful contrasts, with some pieces showing warm iron-rich staining.

From translucent crystal faces to intricate interlocking formations, these smaller specimens offer an affordable way to own a genuine piece of Cornwall's mineralogical history.

Every specimen is individually photographed, weighed and measured. Select your preferred piece from the options available.

About the Mineral

Mineral: Fluorite
Chemical Formula: CaF₂
Crystal System: Isometric (cubic)
Mohs Hardness: 4
Locality: Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall, England

Fluorite is a calcium fluoride mineral recognised for its remarkable range of colours and distinctive crystal structures. It commonly forms cubic crystals and may occur in hydrothermal mineral veins alongside quartz, calcite and metallic ore minerals.

The varied colours of fluorite can result from trace impurities, structural defects and natural geological processes during crystal growth.

Mine History & Heritage

Wheal Mary Ann is associated with the historic mining landscape around Menheniot in south-east Cornwall, an area shaped by generations of mineral extraction.

Cornwall became internationally renowned for its metalliferous mining industry, particularly during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Its complex geology produced a remarkable diversity of minerals, attracting miners, geologists and collectors.

Fluorite is among the minerals associated with Cornwall's historic mineral veins. Specimens attributed to Wheal Mary Ann offer collectors a tangible connection to this geological and industrial heritage.

Locality is recorded as supplied. Individual extraction dates and precise underground recovery locations are not documented.

Intention & Chakras

In traditional crystal practices, fluorite is associated with mental clarity, focus, balance and organisation.

Intention: Clarity, Focus, Balance, Protection
Chakras: Third Eye, Heart

These associations are spiritual traditions rather than scientifically established properties.

Shape Symbolism

These specimens retain their natural, unpolished formations, allowing the mineral's original textures, crystal faces and geological character to remain visible.

Raw mineral specimens are often symbolically associated with authenticity, grounding and connection to the natural world.

Specimen Details

Origin: Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall
Mineral: Natural Fluorite
Finish: Raw, unpolished
Available Pieces: 10 individually selectable specimens
Weight: 30g–90g
Dimensions: Vary by specimen
Price: £7–£11

Each piece is unique. Please select your preferred specimen using the variant selector and refer to its corresponding photographs, weight and measurements.

Please note: Display stands, mirrors, flowers and photographic props are not included unless otherwise stated.

Sources & References

• Mindat.org – Mineralogical information and locality research.
• British Geological Survey – British geology and mineral resources.
• Cornish Mining World Heritage Site – Cornwall's mining history and heritage.