Fujian Province, China

Striated Calcite Crystal on Druzy Matrix, Fujian

SKU · ne057
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A single Fujian calcite crystal, clear at the rims and softly milky at the core, perched on a dark seam of matrix sprinkled with glassy micro-crystals. Faces are stepped and finely striated. Mounted on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityFujian Province, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.3 cm × 2.8 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight30 g
ColorClear
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One crystal does all the work here. It is broad and blunt-cornered, clear along the rims and softening to a milky core, and its faces are terraced in fine parallel steps so that light breaks into stripes rather than one clean reflection. The crystal leans out over a dark seam of matrix dusted with tiny glassy micro-crystals, with a second small point pushing out to the right of it.

Calcite (CaCO3) is trigonal and famously versatile in habit — the same species turns up as scalenohedral dogtooth, flat nailhead, or the stepped blocky form seen here, where growth layers stack slightly offset. It is soft at Mohs 3 with perfect rhombohedral cleavage, and it dulls on contact with even weak household acids, so keep cleaners and bare fingertips away from it.

The specimen is 3.3 × 2.8 × 2.8 cm and weighs 30 g. It arrives as photographed, set with white putty on the clear acrylic display block shown, which is included. This is the individual crystal you will receive.

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 Fujian Province

Fujian Province, China — phantom-zoned fluorite specimens.

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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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Striated Calcite Crystal on Druzy Matrix, Fujian
Striated Calcite Crystal on Druzy Matrix, Fujian
$77.27