Yaogangxian Mine, China

White Calcite Cluster with Bladed Fan, Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan

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Blocky milk-white calcite crystals and a packed fan of thin blades share one small Yaogangxian plate, with dark grey matrix showing between them. 4.8 × 3.6 × 2.5 cm, 51 g, on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions4.8 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight51 g
ColorWhite
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two calcite habits share one small plate here. Left and centre, milk-white crystals pile up in blunt chunky blocks with softly stepped faces; to the right, a fan of thin parallel blades lies packed together like the leaves of a closed book. Dark grey granular matrix shows through the gaps, and the white picks up a faint warm blush wherever the light rakes across it.

Calcite is CaCO3 and one of the great shape-shifters of mineralogy: the same chemistry yields blocks, blades, scalenohedra and rhombs depending on temperature and fluid chemistry, which is how a single mine can send out several habits from adjacent pockets. It is also soft — Mohs 3, with perfect cleavage in three directions. Lift it by the base, keep it clear of vinegar or any acid vapour, and never put it near an ultrasonic cleaner.

Measuring 4.8 × 3.6 × 2.5 cm at 51 g, it is fixed to a clear acrylic block. Photographed exactly as it will arrive, block 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 Yaogangxian Mine

Yaogangxian tungsten mine, Hunan, China — premier modern source of collector-grade fluorite with quartz overgrowths and purple windows.

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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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White Calcite Cluster with Bladed Fan, Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
White Calcite Cluster with Bladed Fan, Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan
$280.00$252.00