Daye, Hubei, China

Pale Pink Calcite Crystals, Daye, Hubei

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Pale rose calcite spears on an iron-stained Daye plate, sharp-tipped and translucent. 4.3 cm across, 45 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions4.3 cm × 3.6 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight45 g
ColorMulticolor
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite

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About this specimen

Three pale rose calcite spears lean out from a crust of iron-brown and ochre rock, glassy enough that the matrix shows faintly through their bases. The points are sharp and undamaged, the faces stepped with fine growth lines, and a scatter of smaller crystals repeats the same form along the lower edge of the plate. The colour is soft, a blush rather than a saturated pink, and it warms noticeably under a lamp.

Daye, in Huangshi, Hubei, is a skarn-hosted copper and iron district, and its calcites often grow on exactly this kind of limonite-stained gangue; the rusty ground is part of the specimen’s character, not a flaw. Calcite is CaCO3, Mohs 3, with perfect cleavage in three rhombohedral directions, so keep fingers off the tips and never clean it with anything acidic — even weak vinegar will etch those faces dull.

The piece measures 4.3 × 3.6 × 3.3 cm and weighs 45 g, a size that suits a display box. No stand is fitted. What you see photographed here is the specimen that will be packed and sent.

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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Pale Pink Calcite Crystals, Daye, Hubei
Pale Pink Calcite Crystals, Daye, Hubei
$85.00$76.50