Daye, Hubei, China

Yellow Calcite – Feather Form – Daye, Hubei, China

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Narrow and upright as a candle flame, this Daye miniature is topped by a single pale straw-yellow calcite blade, with rounded calcite knobs stacked beneath it over grey-white quartz druse. 5.8 × 3.0 × 2.3 cm, 40 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions5.8 cm × 3.0 cm × 2.3 cm
Weight40 g
ColorYellow
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Narrow and upright as a candle flame, this Daye miniature is topped by a single lance-shaped calcite blade — pale straw-yellow, translucent, angled off the vertical — with rounded calcite knobs stacked beneath it down a spine of grey-white druse.

Daye in Hubei yields calcite in many habits, and the thin tapering ‘feather’ blades are the ones collectors watch for, because they take light along their edges instead of reflecting it flatly. Calcite (CaCO3) is Mohs 3 with three perfect cleavages meeting at oblique angles, so a fall makes it part into rhombs rather than chip; lift this one by the base, never by the blade. Quartz shares the specimen, forming the grey drusy backbone the calcite grew out of and clouding some of the crystal cores.

Small at 5.8 × 3.0 × 2.3 cm and 40 g, and set with putty on a clear acrylic cube that holds the spire vertical. The images are of this specimen alone, cube included.

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.

What collectors say

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Yellow Calcite – Feather Form – Daye, Hubei, China
Yellow Calcite – Feather Form – Daye, Hubei, China
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