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Yunnan Province, China
Brick-Red Calcite Crystal, Lanwen Mine, Yunnan
SKU · 1047
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A single stout calcite crystal from the Lanwen Mine, Yunnan — brick-red with iron oxide inclusions, glassy across its broad top face and translucent pink along the bevelled edges, with smaller crystals crowding the base. 5.6 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm, 105 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yunnan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical formula | CaCO₃ |
| Dimensions | 5.6 cm × 4.6 cm × 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 105 g |
| Color | Clear |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Calcite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Brick-red at the core, darkening to chocolate where the internal dusting is heaviest, the dominant crystal thins to translucent pale pink along every bevelled edge. Its broad top face is glassy and faintly stepped, and a knot of smaller crystals crowds the base where the specimen came away from its pocket. The red sits inside the calcite rather than on it — iron oxide caught up while the crystal was growing.
A growing calcite takes up whatever is suspended in the fluid around it, so a crystal can finish opaque through the body and clean along its last-grown edges — the pattern on show here, the dusting fading out towards every bevel. At Mohs 3, with perfect rhombohedral cleavage in three directions, it is soft enough to be scratched by almost any neighbour on the same shelf, so give it room.
5.6 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm, 105 g, shot in the hand and unmounted. These photographs record this crystal, not a lookalike from the same pocket.
About Calcite
Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Yunnan Province
Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.
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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Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
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Brick-Red Calcite Crystal, Lanwen Mine, Yunnan
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