Yunnan Province, China

Purple-Red Transparent Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China

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Magenta aragonite needles with a clear gypsum blade on dark matrix. Purple-red transparent aragonite with gypsum from Yunnan, China, 3.6 × 3.1 × 1.4 cm, 15 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAragonite
LocalityYunnan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaCaCO3
Dimensions3.6 cm × 3.1 cm × 1.4 cm
Weight15 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A patch of vivid magenta to purple-red aragonite needles spreads across a dark grey matrix, with a small transparent gypsum blade standing near its centre and a smaller pink patch at the edge. The colour is unusually intense for aragonite.

Purple-red aragonite is a recent Yunnan find and one of the most saturated pinks in the Chinese carbonate world; this is a thumbnail-size piece with the colour front and centre. Gypsum: keep dry.

It measures 3.6 × 3.1 × 1.4 cm (1.42 × 1.22 × 0.55 in) and weighs 15 g (0.5 oz), a miniature-sized piece that fits a miniature cabinet or a desk display. What you see in the photos is the piece you receive; any known repair, mount or treatment is disclosed above.

Water-sensitive: keep dry and never wash. Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

  • Mineral: Aragonite, Gypsum
  • Locality: Yunnan, China
  • Size: 3.6 × 3.1 × 1.4 cm / 1.42 × 1.22 × 0.55 in
  • Weight: 15 g / 0.5 oz
  • SKU: KS1575

About Aragonite

Aragonite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with notable Chinese occurrences.

Learn more about Aragonite in our encyclopedia

About Yunnan Province

Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.

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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 Aragonite 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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Purple-Red Transparent Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
Purple-Red Transparent Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
$89.99