Gem Dolomite & Chalchopyrite Girasol Quartz Item Number: IMFL0003

Item Number: IMFL0003

A midnight purple fluorite cluster that hardly allows light to pass through it

A local mineral dealer mentioned that it’s a new mineral locale

A good portion of the fluorite has inclusions that seem to be microline-druzy quartz

I enjoy how the calcite seemingly bisects the piece

Gem Dolomite & Chalchopyrite Girasol Quartz Item Number: IMFL0003When 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