Guizhou Province, China

Prismatic Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China

SKU · LL1224
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Pale calcite prisms on stacked golden-brown siderite plates. Prismatic siderite with calcite from Guizhou, China, 3.5 × 2.5 × 2.1 cm, 27 g.
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Specimen details

MineralSiderite
LocalityGuizhou Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaFeCO3
Dimensions3.5 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.1 cm
Weight27 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Guizhou siderite with prismatic calcite at 27 g; a miniature with a layered form.

Siderite is recognised by its warm brown tone and slightly curved rhombic faces.

Calcium carbonate in its rhombohedral form, calcite is soft (Mohs 3) and takes a bright vitreous to pearly lustre on fresh faces.

Guizhou's Qinglong antimony-fluorite district is the classic source for creedite sprays and continues to produce zoned fluorite and calcite.

Dimensions place it in the miniature range, 3.5 × 2.5 × 2.1 cm (1.38 × 0.98 × 0.83 in) and 27 g (1.0 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: Siderite, Calcite
  • Locality: Guizhou, China
  • Size: 3.5 × 2.5 × 2.1 cm / 1.38 × 0.98 × 0.83 in
  • Weight: 27 g / 1.0 oz
  • SKU: LL1224

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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Prismatic Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China
Prismatic Siderite with Calcite — Guizhou, China
$36.99