Bladed White Calcite Rosettes on Matrix

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Overlapping blades of milk-white calcite fold into petal-like fans across this small cluster, with grey translucent crystals and dark rock showing between them. Thin, pearly and easily chipped — a bladed habit quite unlike the blocky rhombs calcite is best known for.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
Locality
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions4.6 cm × 2.5 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight48 g
ColorPink
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Petal on petal of milk-white calcite folds across this small cluster, the blades thin enough to glow where light passes through their edges and laid down in overlapping fans that genuinely do read as a flower head. Between them, small grey translucent crystals and patches of dark grey rock show through, giving the white something to push against.

Bladed calcite of this sort forms in low-temperature veins, where flat, tabular growth wins out over the blocky rhombs most people picture when they hear the species name. Calcite (CaCO3) is Mohs 3 and cleaves perfectly in three directions, so blades this thin chip easily: lift the specimen from its base, never by a petal, and store it where nothing harder can shift against it.

Small and easily shelved at 4.6 × 2.5 × 3.0 cm and 48 g. No stand is included, and the cluster was photographed just as it is — these pictures show this specimen and not a comparable one.

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

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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Bladed White Calcite Rosettes on Matrix
Bladed White Calcite Rosettes on Matrix
$45.00