Daye, Hubei, China

Honey Drusy Calcite on Matrix, Daye, Hubei

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Two honey-amber paddles of drusy calcite lift from a dark grey-brown splinter of matrix, their surfaces sugary with fine crystal points. A warm-toned Daye miniature at 3.6 × 3.6 × 2.3 cm and 20 g, mounted on a clear acrylic cube.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.6 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.3 cm
Weight20 g
ColorMulticolor
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two honey-coloured paddles of crystal lift away from a dark grey-brown splinter of rock, one broad and upright, the other smaller and turned aside. Both are surfaced in a fine sugary druse that breaks the light into a thousand points, and both are warm amber rather than white — the tone of weak tea held up to a window. A few dark specks of matrix cling along the upper edges.

Drusy calcite of this kind arrives late, growing as a skin over an earlier substrate, which is why the paddles echo the shape of the rock beneath them instead of standing as separate crystals. Calcite will do almost anything — rhombs, scalenohedra, nailheads, botryoidal crusts, this sort of flattened overgrowth. Mohs 3 and three perfect cleavage directions mean it marks easily; keep it clear of harder specimens.

Compact at 3.6 × 3.6 × 2.3 cm and 20 g, it comes puttied to the clear acrylic cube shown. No two Daye pieces repeat, and the one in the frame is the one that leaves the shop, cube 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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Honey Drusy Calcite on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
Honey Drusy Calcite on Matrix, Daye, Hubei
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