Hunan Province, China

Cream Calcite Cluster on Olive Matrix, Hunan, China

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A dozen and more rounded, honey-cream calcite knobs crowd one end of an olive-brown bladed matrix from Hunan. The domed shapes are grown, not shaped — stubby crystals stacked until their outlines softened. 5.1 × 2.5 × 4.8 cm, 105 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions5.1 cm × 2.5 cm × 4.8 cm
Weight105 g
ColorClear
MaterialCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Nothing here was touched by a wheel. The calcite grew this way: a dozen and more rounded, honey-cream knobs crowded over one end of an olive-brown bladed matrix, each knob built from stubby crystals stacked until their outlines softened into a dome. Light gets a millimetre or two into the palest of them before it gives out, and the lower ranks pick up a faint tea colour from the rock beneath.

Rounded calcite of this kind forms where the mineral is deposited quickly and evenly, so growth spreads outward in every direction at once instead of racing along one axis into a point. Calcite is soft — Mohs 3 — and splits into rhombs under the slightest wrong pressure. It also etches on contact with anything acidic, so dust it with a dry brush and keep vinegar and citrus cleaners a long way from the shelf.

The specimen measures 5.1 × 2.5 × 4.8 cm and weighs 105 g. These images record this cluster alone, held in hand for scale and sold without a base.

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 Hunan Province

Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.

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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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Cream Calcite Cluster on Olive Matrix, Hunan, China
Cream Calcite Cluster on Olive Matrix, Hunan, China
$35.00