Polished Calcite Tower with Green Crust

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A calcite tower polished to translucent smoky amber across its pointed front, with one flank left exactly as found — a pitted sage-green crust streaked with rust. It stands 15.2 cm tall on its own sawn base and weighs 710 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
Locality
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions15.2 cm × 8.1 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight710 g
Colornull
MaterialCalcite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Half of this tower is glass and half is rubble, and that contrast is the whole point of it. The polished front runs smoky amber-grey and translucent, tapering to a four-sided point, while the left flank has been left as it came out of the ground: a sage-green crust pocked with cavities and streaked rust-orange where iron has soaked into it.

Calcite (CaCO3) is Mohs 3 and cleaves perfectly in three directions, so working a 15 cm obelisk out of it is patient work — press too hard and the piece parts along a rhomb face instead of taking polish. Held against a lamp the body glows warm brown and its internal veils and growth planes step forward, while the untouched crust stays flatly opaque.

15.2 cm tall on an 8.1 × 3.3 cm footprint, 710 g, standing unaided on its sawn base with no stand required. Every image on this page was taken of this one tower.

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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Polished Calcite Tower with Green Crust
Polished Calcite Tower with Green Crust
$38.00