Yaogangxian Mine, China

Blush-White Calcite Flower Cluster, Yaogangxian, Hunan

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Platy calcite blades overlap in rosettes across this Yaogangxian piece, white with the faintest warm blush and all edges and small shadows. A grey glassy core shows through at the top. 8.6 × 2.8 × 7.4 cm, 150 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions8.6 cm × 2.8 cm × 7.4 cm
Weight150 g
ColorPink
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Blades of calcite no thicker than a fingernail overlap in rosettes across this entire face, white with the faintest warm blush where they crowd together. Each flower is built from flat platy crystals fanning out from a common point, and the fans stack in turn into low ridges, so the surface is all edges and small shadows. At the top, where the calcite thins, a grey glassy core shows through.

The platy, flower-like habit comes from calcite growing fast and flat instead of slowly into rhombs — the same species that yields Iceland spar, wearing a completely different coat. CaCO3, Mohs 3, perfect cleavage in three directions: the blade edges are the vulnerable part here, and a soft dry brush is the only cleaning tool this piece should ever meet.

8.6 × 2.8 × 7.4 cm and 150 g, stable on its lower edge and offered without a stand. The images above record this cluster and nothing else.

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 Yaogangxian Mine

Yaogangxian tungsten mine, Hunan, China — premier modern source of collector-grade fluorite with quartz overgrowths and purple windows.

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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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Blush-White Calcite Flower Cluster, Yaogangxian, Hunan
Blush-White Calcite Flower Cluster, Yaogangxian, Hunan
$145.00