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Calcite Cluster — Daye Area, Hubei, China
Rounded, knobby clumps of straw-yellow calcite cover most of the face of this Daye-area plate, with a broad channel of bare cream matrix left open down the centre. Faceted crystal tips give the whole surface a fine, even sparkle.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Daye, Hubei, China |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Chemical formula | CaCO₃ |
| Dimensions | 5.0 cm × 4.0 cm × 3.0 cm |
| Weight | 88 g |
| Color | Yellow |
About this specimen
Rounded, knobby clumps of straw-yellow calcite cover most of this plate, packed edge to edge across the high ground and opening into a broad channel of bare cream matrix down the centre, where the rock shows a fine corduroy ribbing. Each clump breaks up into faceted tips that flash individually as the piece is turned, and the yellow deepens towards gold where the crystals pile thickest.
Daye sits in skarn country, where granite pushed into limestone and left carbonate pockets that grew calcite in exactly this warm register. Coverage is what makes a plate like this work: crystal across most of the display face, so there is no dead ground when it is turned to the light. The trade-off is fragility — every head projects, calcite is soft enough to mark with a copper coin, and a drawer shared with harder specimens will wear those tips flat.
Palm-sized at 5.0 × 4.0 × 3.0 cm and 88 g, photographed without a stand. The stone in these pictures is the stone you receive.
About Calcite
Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Daye, Hubei
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Calcite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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I am beyond thrilled with this transaction. The item is really beautiful and was so well packaged. It came very quickly and a very nice surprise is that it came with a little stand and the material to adhere it.

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Beautiful cluster! I love the unique crystal formation and the way the hematite adds so much character to the piece. I'm very happy with my purchase. Thank you!

The item matches the description

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I am very pleased with the rock specimen. It was just like described.

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