Hunan Province, China

Golden Flower-Petal Calcite, Hunan, China

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Broad calcite blades stack in overlapping tiers across this hand-sized Hunan plate, straw-gold and translucent at the edges, amber where they thicken — the flower-petal habit at full size. 13.5 × 10.6 × 5.4 cm, 535 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions13.5 cm × 10.6 cm × 5.4 cm
Weight535 g
ColorYellow
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Straw-gold calcite blades overlap across this Hunan plate in flattened, slightly warped sheets, each meeting the next at an angle so the whole aggregate opens like a bloom caught mid-unfolding. The blades are translucent, glassy along their fresh edges, warming to amber where they thicken toward the centre, with a light rust-coloured film settled in a few of the interstices.

Collectors call this the flower-petal habit: calcite grown as broad, flattened rhombohedra that stack in overlapping tiers instead of building blocky single crystals. Calcite is Mohs 3 with perfect cleavage in three directions, so a knock delivers a clean split rather than a chip. Keep it away from vinegar, descalers and household cleaners — dilute acid will etch the shine straight off those faces.

A hand-filling plate at 13.5 × 10.6 × 5.4 cm and 535 g. The images were taken of this individual piece, which sits steadily on its own reverse side; no base is included.

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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Golden Flower-Petal Calcite, Hunan, China
Golden Flower-Petal Calcite, Hunan, China
$122.73