Lot of Paraiba Blue to Minty Green Fluorite Faceting Rough from Nigeria. This lot was  sent to us as a sample of Apatite from Nigeria; however, it is clear that this material is Fluorite and NOT Apatite. Most of these stones are nice and chunky with roughly 75%+ being high facet grade. There are many stones in here that will facet eye-clean to very slightly included. I would say about 35% of this material is top top for clarity and color and a cutters dream come true. Most of this material is compact and should cut very well. We are blowing this lot away as it was sold as Apatite and we already have a source for Fluorite that is considerably cheaper than Nigerian sources.

This is a must have for the Fluorite collector and an oddity to find in the rough.  Some of the stones do contain some silk veiling, color banding and inclusions; however, after you cut this material I'm confident you will want as much as you can get your hands on! This is some of the FINEST colored Fluorite we have seen in the market!

1. Nigeria has begun to produce Fluorite that rivals some of Afghanistan best in color and size. The material from Nigeria tends to have a greener and/or Purpler overtone; however, the material is available in nice water worn nodules.