Daye, Hubei, China

Pyrite and Calcite Crystal Cluster, Daye, Hubei, China

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A single water-clear calcite crystal perched on an upright blade of iridescent pyrite from Daye, Hubei. The metal runs gold to peacock-blue across its foliated faces; the calcite stays glass-sharp above it. 3.8 cm tall on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralPyrite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaFeS₂
Dimensions3.8 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.3 cm
Weight20 g
ColorMetallic, White
MaterialCalcite, Pyrite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One water-clear calcite crystal rides the crest of this Daye specimen, its stepped faces catching the light while the pyrite below runs gold, olive and peacock-blue across a foliated, leaf-like surface. A second, much smaller calcite tucks in at the right shoulder. The whole thing stands upright, tall for its footprint, on a clear acrylic block.

Daye in Hubei is old copper-and-iron country, and its sulphide pockets routinely close with a late generation of carbonate — which is exactly the sequence frozen here: metal first, calcite last, sitting on top. Pyrite is FeS2, brass-yellow when fresh; the colour film across this one comes from surface oxidation and rubs dull easily, so hold the base and leave the metal alone.

Compact at 3.8 × 2.5 × 2.3 cm and 20 g, it is fixed with white putty to the acrylic base seen in the images. Everything shown belongs to this listing: the specimen, and the block beneath it.

About Pyrite

Pyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Pyrite in our encyclopedia

About Daye, Hubei

Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.

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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 Pyrite 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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Pyrite and Calcite Crystal Cluster, Daye, Hubei, China
Pyrite and Calcite Crystal Cluster, Daye, Hubei, China
$65.00