Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite Purple calcite Here is a cute little

Here is a cute little calcite gem from Hubei

Item Number: IMIQ0004

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

Locale: Xuebaoding

Here is quite a structural amethyst piece with calcite adorning the side of it

Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite Purple calcite Here is a cute littleWhen 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