Daye, Hubei
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About Daye, Hubeiextended article
Daye — the Tonglushan skarn's collector calcite
The Daye mining district around Huangshi, Hubei Province, sits on one of China's oldest mined ore fields — the Tonglushan copper-iron skarn, worked since the Bronze Age. For collectors, modern Daye is best known for its remarkably varied calcite.
What Daye is known for
- Yellow prismatic calcite clusters
- Grey prismatic "tower" calcite
- Deep-red octahedral calcite — an unusual habit for the species
- Fluorescent pink needle calcite
- Occasional vanadinite on dark matrix and pyrite druzy
Typical specimen style
Daye calcite favors bold single habits — prismatic towers, sharp octahedra, or needle sprays — over complex combinations. Color saturation and crystal sharpness carry the value; ultraviolet response adds a second display dimension on the fluorescent material.
Collector value
Daye sits a step below the marquee Hunan mines in name recognition, which keeps prices accessible while the material itself competes on form. Red octahedral and strongly fluorescent pieces are the ones collectors move on first.
From our inventory
Browse all Daye specimens or jump to the calcite guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Daye, Hubei?
Daye, Hubei is a mineral locality in Hubei, China. It lies at approximately 30.0800°N, 114.9700°E.
What minerals are found at Daye, Hubei?
Signature minerals from Daye, Hubei include Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite, Vanadinite, Gypsum. The locality lies in Hubei, China, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Daye, Hubei known for?
Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.
Specimens from Daye, Hubei
Brassy Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Siderite — Daye, Hubei, China
Old Stock Diamond Yellow Calcite — Daye, Hubei, China
Dogtooth Calcite with Chalcopyrite — Daye, Hubei, China
Colorless Calcite — Daye, Hubei, China
Quartz with Pyrite — Daye, Hubei, China
Calcite — Daye, Hubei, China
Salmon Calcite Tower, Daye, Hubei, China
Large White Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Daye, Hubei, China
Pyrite and Calcite Crystal Cluster, Daye, Hubei, China
Deep Red Calcite Crystal on Amber Calcite, Daye, Hubei
Blocky Fluorescent Calcite Cluster, Daye, Hubei
Calcite and Quartz Cluster – Daye, Hubei, China
Gypsum Flower Rosette – Daye, Hubei, China
Stacked Calcite Tower Formation – Daye, Hubei, China
Straw-Yellow Vanadinite Crystals on Black Matrix, Daye Mine, Hubei
Calcite Tower with Pyrite Inclusions – Daye, Hubei
Twinned Golden Calcite Blades – Daye, Hubei, China
White Fluorite Octahedra on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
Pyrite-Coated Calcite Crystals, Daye, Hubei
Glassy Calcite Crystal on Druse, Daye, Hubei
Amber-Edged Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
Benz Calcite Cluster – Prismatic – Fujian Province, China
Scalenohedral Pink Calcite, Daye, Hubei
Pyrite Crystal – Druzy Form – Daye Mine, Huangshi, Hubei
Honey Drusy Calcite on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
Yellow Calcite – Stalactitic Form – Daye, Hubei, China
Yellow Dogtooth Calcite – Tonglushan Mine, Daye, Hubei
Pyrite Crystals on Calcite Matrix, Tonglushan Mine, Daye
Yellow Calcite – Botryoidal Form – Daye, Hubei, China
Yellow Calcite – Feather Form – Daye, Hubei, China
Yellow Calcite Scepter Crystal – Daye, Hubei, China
Pale Pink Calcite Crystals, Daye, Hubei
