Kuiu Island in Alaska has produced some very fine , though small Fluorites over the years. Some are octahedral or as in this case, sharp very distinct cubes. This line of crystals snakes along an attractive, drusy Quartz matrix, and the largest crystal is about .7 cm. The luster is silky and beautiful, giving the gemmy crystals a definite, eye-catching pearly glow. Definitely the best of the Kuiu Island Fluorites that I have seen over collecting fluorites for several decades

Mined about 1990, this excellent combination piece has the classic gemmy Fluorites with dramatic beveled edges that are so indicative of Shang Bao. These are intergrown with sharp, gemmy Quartz crystals, all on top of a layer of Pyrite and matrix. The largest of the Fluorites is 1.7 cm across. What sets this apart from the others, without question, are among the finest sharp purple phantoms that I have seen from this well-known mine. The Fluorites have an octahedral purple phantom in the center of the crystal, and radiating from each corner of the octahedron is a sharp purple line that goes directly to the surface of the crystal. Simply striking.

Excellent and intricate grouping of three highly intergrown, pastel blue cubes of Fluorite to 2.1 cm across. The luster is superb, and the clarity is high. On close inspection, you can see a delicate purple zone just below the faces. Sitting on well-formed Quartz crystals, this is a fabulous miniature example of why this mine is known for producing such incredible combination specimens