Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite citrine Here is a statement andradite

Here is a statement andradite garnet specimen with a generous amount of calcite blooming to and fro

Here is a chunkier purple calcite gem from Hubei

Item Number: FJPQ0008

Item Number: IMGQ0015

Gem Dolomite with Iridescent Chalcopyrite citrine Here is a statement andraditeWhen 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