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Quartz Druse with Calcite and Chalcopyrite, Hubei, China

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$31.82
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A small upright Hubei piece: milky grey-lavender quartz druse across the front, a fan of creamy blocky calcite on the upper right, and one bright iridescent chalcopyrite crystal set into the quartz at the upper left with smaller specks near the base. 3.8 × 2.3 × 3.8 cm, 30 g.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalityChina
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions3.8 cm × 2.3 cm × 3.8 cm
Weight30 g
ColorClear, Metallic
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesCalcite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One flash of peacock gold does most of the work here. The body of the piece is a close-packed druse of small milky quartz crystals, grey-lavender in shadow, near-white where light catches them; on the upper right a fan of creamy blocky calcite breaks the texture, and dark patches show through the quartz in places. Set into the quartz at the upper left is a single chalcopyrite crystal in gold and violet iridescence, with a few smaller specks of the same near the lower edge.

Hubei’s polymetallic deposits routinely bring quartz, calcite and copper-iron sulphides together like this, the sulphides early and the carbonate last. Chalcopyrite’s colours are a thin surface tarnish film rather than the mineral’s own hue, and rubbing will take them off. Calcite is Mohs 3 against quartz at 7, so clean gently enough for the softest thing present.

It measures 3.8 × 2.3 × 3.8 cm and weighs 30 g, standing on a clear acrylic block with white putty behind it. This is the specimen in the photographs, down to the last crystal.

About Quartz

Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Quartz in our encyclopedia

About China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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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 Quartz 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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Quartz Druse with Calcite and Chalcopyrite, Hubei, China
Quartz Druse with Calcite and Chalcopyrite, Hubei, China
$31.82