Yttrofluorite on a large Calcite crystal

Item Description

Lavender yttrofluorite richly covers this dramatic large, translucent, doubly terminated calcite scalenohedron from a RARE new China find in 2021. The second generation calcite rhombohedron bulges add sculptural appeal to this impressive large calcite. The bit of bruising to one of the calcite rhombs is noted, but is certainly only a modest detraction to this striking large combination rarity. Yttrofluorite is a variety of fluorite containing an appreciable amount of trivalent yttrium (Y). Yttrofluorite is not commonly purple. It was originally reported as a species in Norway in the early 1900s, but was discredited and reclassified as a variety of fluorite in 2006 (MINDAT). This new find from China is a total surprise, and simply makes for a beautiful combination and style. Valued at $1500-2000.