Hunan Province, China

Pale Pyramid Calcite with Pyrite — Hunan, China · 12 cm

SKU · CK1141
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A 12 cm plate of pale pyramid calcite coated in rusty iridescent pyrite. Calcite with pyrite from Hunan, China, 12 × 10 × 4.5 cm, 624 g.
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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions12.0 cm × 10.0 cm × 4.5 cm
Weight624 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Hunan pyramid calcite with pyrite at 12 cm and 624 g; a large cabinet plate. A plate covered in pale grey scalenohedral calcite points, the pyramid calcite the supplier names, each partly coated in a rusty brown pyrite film that flashes iridescent colours.

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

Pyrite is the most collected metallic mineral, and the best pieces combine sharp form with a lustre that has not dulled; store it dry to keep it that way.

Hunan is the heartland of Chinese mineral collecting, home to Yaogangxian, Xianghualing and Shangbao, and its fluorite, calcite and sulfides are the benchmark for the country.

By size it is large cabinet, 12 × 10 × 4.5 cm (4.72 × 3.94 × 1.77 in) and 624 g (22.0 oz). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

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

  • Mineral: Calcite, Pyrite
  • Locality: Hunan, China
  • Size: 12 × 10 × 4.5 cm / 4.72 × 3.94 × 1.77 in
  • Weight: 624 g / 22.0 oz
  • SKU: CK1141

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 Hunan Province

Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.

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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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Pale Pyramid Calcite with Pyrite — Hunan, China · 12 cm
Pale Pyramid Calcite with Pyrite — Hunan, China · 12 cm
$164.99