Guizhou Province, China

Golden-Brown Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China · 3.7 cm

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A golden-brown siderite block with pale calcite on top. Siderite with calcite from Guizhou, China, 3.7 × 2.7 × 1.6 cm, 21 g.
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Specimen details

MineralSiderite
LocalityGuizhou Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaFeCO3
Dimensions3.7 cm × 2.7 cm × 1.6 cm
Weight21 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Guizhou siderite with calcite at 21 g; a miniature with two carbonates. A block of golden-brown siderite with a pearly lustre and a cluster of pale, translucent calcite crystals at the top corner.

Siderite is iron carbonate; it forms brown to golden curved rhombs and lens-shaped crystals with a pearly to submetallic lustre.

Calcite is the most shape-shifting of common minerals: over 800 crystal forms have been described, and Chinese localities produce many of the best.

Guizhou is the source of the collector creedite and hosts important fluorite, calcite and copper-mineral localities around Qinglong.

The piece is miniature in size, 3.7 × 2.7 × 1.6 cm (1.46 × 1.06 × 0.63 in) and 21 g (0.7 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

Each specimen is individually photographed and catalogued before it is listed.

  • Mineral: Siderite, Calcite
  • Locality: Guizhou, China
  • Size: 3.7 × 2.7 × 1.6 cm / 1.46 × 1.06 × 0.63 in
  • Weight: 21 g / 0.7 oz
  • SKU: LL1214

About Siderite

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

Learn more about Siderite 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 Siderite 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-Brown Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China · 3.7 cm
Golden-Brown Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China · 3.7 cm
$42.99