Daye, Hubei, China

Scalenohedral Pink Calcite, Daye, Hubei

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A single steep scalenohedron of peach-pink calcite, translucent and sharply terminated, rises from a small clay-grey matrix wedge with a row of lesser dogtooth crystals behind it. From the Daye mining district at Huangshi, Hubei, supplied on the clear acrylic block shown.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.8 cm × 2.5 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight26 g
ColorPink
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One crystal carries this piece: a steep peach-pink scalenohedron of calcite, translucent enough to pass light through its faces, leaning out at an angle from a wedge of clay-grey matrix. A short row of smaller crystals with the same dogtooth profile crowds in behind it, and a faint rusty blush drifts through the interior of the main point.

Calcite (CaCO3) wears more crystal habits than any other mineral, and the scalenohedron — the classic dogtooth — is the one collectors recognise instantly. The Daye orefield in Hubei turns out pale, warm-toned examples of exactly this cast, the colour carried by trace impurities rather than by any treatment. At Mohs 3, with perfect cleavage in three directions, calcite wants a soft cloth and no knocks; keep anything acidic well away from it, since even weak acid will etch the gloss off these faces.

The specimen measures 3.8 × 2.5 × 3.6 cm and weighs 26 g, sitting on the clear acrylic block visible in the pictures. Every image here is of this specimen and no other.

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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Scalenohedral Pink Calcite, Daye, Hubei
Scalenohedral Pink Calcite, Daye, Hubei
$58.00$52.20