Daye, Hubei, China

Large White Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Daye, Hubei, China

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$220.00
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A broad, blunt-topped milk-white calcite crystal on a matrix of white rosettes and colourless druse, from Daye, Hubei. Translucent, glassy-faced and solid in the hand at 410 g. 8.1 × 7.6 × 7.9 cm.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions8.1 cm × 7.6 cm × 7.9 cm
Weight410 g
ColorClear
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Broad and blunt-topped, a milk-white calcite crystal takes up the whole upper half of this specimen — wider than it is tall, its faces glassy and finely striated, translucent enough that light entering one side glows out through the other. Below it the matrix is a thicket of white rosettes and small colourless druse crystals, with a few dark metallic patches breaking through near the base.

Daye in Hubei is copper-iron skarn country, and its cavities line themselves with calcite in this heavy, blocky habit rather than in slender points. Calcite (CaCO3) is only Mohs 3 and parts cleanly in three directions, so a knock that would leave a quartz crystal untouched can split it; it also fizzes in dilute acid, which is reason enough to keep every cleaning product well away.

The specimen measures 8.1 × 7.6 × 7.9 cm and weighs 410 g, and comes without a stand. Shown throughout in its own photographs, it arrives just as pictured.

About Calcite

Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Calcite in our encyclopedia

About Daye, Hubei

Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.

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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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Large White Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Daye, Hubei, China
Large White Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Daye, Hubei, China
$220.00