Daye, Hubei, China

Yellow Calcite Scepter Crystal – Daye, Hubei, China

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A honey-yellow calcite head, many-faced and translucent, crowning a slim stalk crusted with small colourless crystals — a scepter in the literal sense, from Daye, Hubei. 5.1 cm tall, 40 g, on a clear acrylic cube.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.0 cm × 2.5 cm × 5.1 cm
Weight40 g
ColorClear
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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natural crystalsMineral CollectingDaye Minecalcitecollector's itemrare mineralsHubeiChinageologyUnder $100calcite specimenUnder $250

About this specimen

A honey-yellow calcite head rides on a slim stalk crusted with small colourless crystals: a scepter in the literal sense, the crown far wider than the shaft carrying it. The head is one crystal cut by a dozen faces, some mirror-bright, others satin, and light coming through it arrives the colour of weak tea. Where the pale druse meets the yellow the change is abrupt, as though two minerals took turns.

Scepter growth happens when a crystal halts, conditions shift, and a new generation nucleates on the old tip and swells outward instead of upward. It is uncommon in calcite and always slightly precarious — the join is the weak point, and with Mohs 3 hardness and rhombohedral cleavage the piece rewards a gentle grip. Daye in Hubei is the source of this warm, iron-tinted yellow.

Standing 5.1 cm tall on a 3.0 × 2.5 cm footprint at 40 g, it is fixed with putty to a clear acrylic cube so the head stays upright. This is the individual crystal in the listing photograph, stand and all.

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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Yellow Calcite Scepter Crystal – Daye, Hubei, China
Yellow Calcite Scepter Crystal – Daye, Hubei, China
$48.00$43.20