Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite Purple calcite green fluorite cube

green fluorite cube

glassy fluorite with metallic fibrous inclusions

Locale: Xuebaoding

Here is a cute little calcite gem from Hubei

Here we have a large cabinet combination specimen of quartz and hematite from Jinlong

Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite Purple calcite green fluorite cubeWhen these gem dolomites were discovered in mid 2023 they were first thought to be iceland spar calcite (also known as optical calcite). What made this find so significant on the Chinese mineral market was that they were also purple! As purple calcite is a fairly uncommon (perhaps even rare) species, collectors sought them out with gusto. After a few months of circulating this material, the main supplier and miner decided to get the material tested