Shizhuyuan Mine, China

Colorless Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite — Shizhuyuan, Hunan, China

SKU · B2S1067
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Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite from Shizhuyuan, Hunan, China. This specimen shows colorless and milky rhombohedral crystals. One of a kind — you receive the exact piece pictured, 3.5 × 1.4 × 2.2 cm.
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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityShizhuyuan Mine, China
Crystal system
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.5 cm × 1.4 cm × 2.2 cm
Weight10 g
SpeciesCalcite
Colorcolorless and milky
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

This Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite from Shizhuyuan, Hunan, China shows colorless and milky rhombohedral crystals. The colorless and milky colour and rhombohedral habit are the main points of visual interest. It is catalogued as Calcite; the Chalcopyrite and Pyrite association adds contrast and interest. The crystals sit on a granular matrix. Recorded measurements: 10 g (0.35 oz) · 3.5 × 1.4 × 2.2 cm (35 × 14 × 22 mm; 1.38 × 0.55 × 0.87 in). The specimen shown in the photographs and video is the exact piece you receive. A fitting addition to a Calcite or Shizhuyuan reference collection.

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 Shizhuyuan Mine

Shizhuyuan Mine, Dongpo ore field, Yizhang County, Chenzhou, Hunan — a world-class W–Mo–Bi–Sn skarn system whose recorded collector species include fluorite, calcite, wollastonite and andradite.

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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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Colorless Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite — Shizhuyuan, Hunan, China
Colorless Calcite with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite — Shizhuyuan, Hunan, China
$95.00