Guizhou Province, China

Lilac Gypsum Crystal Druse with Ochre, Guizhou

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A Guizhou plate crusted with pale lilac gypsum spears in overlapping fans, with saffron-yellow patches sitting between them. 7.4 cm, 90 g.

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Specimen details

MineralGypsum
LocalityGuizhou Province, China
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCaSO₄·2H₂O
Dimensions7.4 cm × 4.8 cm × 3.8 cm
Weight90 g
ColorPurple
MaterialGypsum
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Pale lilac crystals cover this Guizhou plate in overlapping fans, each a small flattened spear with a chisel tip, leaning into its neighbours until the whole surface looks frosted. Saffron-yellow crusts fill the low ground between them, several soft powdery patches of it, and a group of grey-tan blades stands proud at the centre where the coating thins away.

Gypsum is CaSO4·2H2O and the softest mineral most collectors keep: Mohs 2, monoclinic, scratchable with a fingernail and easily dulled by wiping. A lilac tint carried evenly through an entire crust is uncommon, since most gypsum arrives colourless, white or amber, and the yellow crusts hand the piece a second colour without a scrap of polishing being involved. Store it dry but not baked — gypsum slowly loses its water and goes chalky in a hot, arid case.

The plate is 7.4 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm and 90 g, unmounted and stable lying flat. Nothing in these photographs belongs to another specimen: what is shown is what ships.

About Gypsum

Gypsum is a sulfate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Gypsum in our encyclopedia

About Guizhou Province

Guizhou Province, southwest China — fan-shaped and color-zoned purple fluorite plus pink manganocalcite with hemimorphite.

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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 Gypsum 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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Lilac Gypsum Crystal Druse with Ochre, Guizhou
Lilac Gypsum Crystal Druse with Ochre, Guizhou
$75.00