Gem Dolomite & Chalchopyrite Yaogangxian calcite striations that flicker in the

striations that flicker in the light and a vitreous luster that elevate the simplicity of the piece in an elegant manner

Item Number: XHLP0016

Item Number: IMYL0009

Item Number: IMHD0005

This piece features a main body of quartz with nice structural definition along its body with a small quartz cluster attached to its side

Gem Dolomite & Chalchopyrite Yaogangxian calcite striations that flicker in theWhen 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