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Daye, Hubei, China
Pyrite Crystals on Calcite Matrix, Tonglushan Mine, Daye
SKU · 1115
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Brassy pyrite crystals sprinkled across a granular white calcite crust on dark grey host rock, from the Tonglushan Mine at Daye, Hubei. A small fan of bladed white calcite sits at centre right. A flat wedge-shaped plate, 8.9 × 1.8 × 5.6 cm, 79 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Pyrite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Daye, Hubei, China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Chemical formula | FeS₂ |
| Dimensions | 8.9 cm × 1.8 cm × 5.6 cm |
| Weight | 79 g |
| Color | Metallic |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Calcite, Pyrite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Snow-white crust, dark grey host rock, and a sprinkling of brassy pyrite across the upper two thirds — this Tonglushan plate works entirely on contrast. The pyrite crystals are discrete and blocky, a few millimetres each, sitting on top of the calcite coating rather than growing through it, and their olive-gold tarnish keeps them modest rather than mirror-bright. At centre right a small fan of bladed white calcite interrupts the crust, and the raw dark rock breaks out along the right edge.
Tonglushan at Daye, Hubei is a copper-iron skarn, and pyrite scattered on a late calcite blanket is one of its characteristic looks. Pyrite is FeS2 at Mohs 6 to 6.5 while the calcite around it is only Mohs 3, so the crust is the vulnerable part; keep the plate dry, since damp storage is what eventually breaks sulphides down.
The plate is 8.9 × 1.8 × 5.6 cm and weighs 79 g, thin enough to sit flat in a drawer and shown here in hand without a base. The specimen in these photographs is the one that will be wrapped for you.
About Pyrite
Pyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Daye, Hubei
Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.
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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Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
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Pyrite Crystals on Calcite Matrix, Tonglushan Mine, Daye
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