Nigeria Sunshine Fluorite | Colour Change Fluorite Specimen

Stunning Fluorite specimen with custom made stand. This is an stunning type of Fluorite, often nicknamed 'Sunshine Fluorite' as it displays intense photochromism - shifting to an amazing blue tone when exposed to sunlight or UV.

SPECIAL FEATURES
from the Mambilla Plateau region, Taraba State, Nigeria / deep teal green colour indoors, and vibrant blue in sunlight or under UV  / wonderful specimen with intergrown cubic structures, metallic Galena inclusions, and tiny growths of Pyrite over the surface / shows a strong bicolor effect under sunlight or UV created by color zoning, with a green core highlighted by blue edges / 4th photo shows it under UV - other photos are a mix of indoors and outdoor lighting to show off it's blue tones / comes complete with the custom made stand, a heavy acrylic base with beveled edges, and steel prongs with rubber cushioned tips that cradle the specimen perfectly

Specimen itself measures 112mm x 108mm x 69mm at the widest points  (25mm = 1 inch) 
Weight  ~ 1183 grams (specimen), 1435 grams (with stand)
The whole display with stand sits at 190mm tall (19cm)

Mineral Information
Chemical Formula - CaF₂
Crystal System - Isometric (cubic)
Mohs Hardness - 4
Notes -  Can contain trace elements like rare earth elements (REEs), cerium, manganese and yttrium.

FLUORITE HEALING 
A highly protective and clarifying crystal, known for its ability to enhance focus, intuition, and spiritual awareness. Found in a spectrum of vibrant colors, it resonates with multiple chakras, bringing balance, mental clarity, harmony, and emotional stability. Believed to neutralize negative energies, absorb environmental EMF, and detach unwanted energy cords - making it an excellent stone for cleansing the aura & home. It strengthens intuition, aids in decision-making, and enhances concentration, making it ideal for study and meditation. A stone of insight and transformation, it helps to clear mental fog, encourages personal & spiritual growth, and aligns the mind with higher wisdom and inner truth.