25/09/2026
Rare Yttrofluorite on Calcite from Qinglong Mine in Guizhou, China - 1kg
Definitely a beautiful Statement Piece to add to any serious buyers collection.
Yttrofluorite on calcite from the Qinglong Mine in Guizhou, China, is a rare mineral specimen featuring dark purple fluorite micro-crystals coating calcite.
RRP $2870 - $3500
Starting bids (below wholesale price) at $1100.
1 week Auction finishing Friday 2nd October.
In early 2021, a new find of deep purple microcrystals of yttrofluorite on calcite started coming out of Qinglong, China. This was not only something very surprising for both the locality and the species as this is much more than a rarity! Rather, it is a combination of species that makes for a unique style and a more special item overall.
On this statement piece, there is a rich covering of yttrofluorite on scalenohedral calcite crystals, with the largest crystal reaching 6 centimeters (a doubly-terminated scalenohedral calcite). The yttrofluorite overgrowth (sugary purple sparkles to 1 mm in size) didn't completely cover the calcite on this piece, giving a glimpse to how thin these coatings are. Yttrofluorite is a rare variety of fluorite where yttrium is taking the place of calcium in the crystal structure.
This Specimen weighs 999 grams - 20cm x 14cm x 5cm. The largest crystal is 6cm legth (with multiple crystals on the specimen).
Comes with Stand.
Yttrofluorite is a rare variety of fluorite where yttrium is taking the place of calcium in the crystal structure. In early 2021, a new find of deep purple microcrystals of yttrofluorite on calcite started coming out of Qinglong, China.
