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Hunan Province, China
Calcite on Pyrite Cluster – Chenzhou, Hunan, China
SKU · ne032
$81.82
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This is a rare calcite specimen from an old mine in Chenzhou, Hunan, China. The main calcite crystals are well-developed and translucent with a soft warm tone, elegantly perched atop a sparkling pyrite crystal layer. The pyrite displays a rich metallic luster, creating a striking contrast with the calcite crystals. These kinds of associations from old Hunan localities have become increasingly hard to find, making this an excellent piece for collectors interested in classic Chinese localities and aesthetic mineral combinations.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Hunan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical formula | CaCO₃ |
| Dimensions | 4.3 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.8 cm |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Color | Clear, Metallic |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Calcite, Pyrite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Honey at the root and water-clear at the tips: a group of interlocking calcite crystals leans back from a bar of pyrite, faces bright, bodies warm amber wherever the light gathers. The pyrite takes the lower half of the drama — a crust of small brassy crystals running the full width of the base, every one of them throwing a metallic flash.
Late calcite grown over earlier sulfide is a familiar sequence in the Chenzhou orefields of Hunan, and it makes for an unusually legible specimen: pyrite first, carbonate afterwards from cooler fluids. Two cautions follow from the pairing. Calcite is Mohs 3, cleaves in three directions and dissolves in even weak acid, so no vinegar and no ultrasonic bath; pyrite dislikes damp, so keep the piece somewhere dry.
At 4.3 × 3.0 × 3.8 cm and 60 g it is a compact miniature, supplied on the clear acrylic block shown. What the camera saw is what will be packed.
About Calcite
Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Hunan Province
Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.
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. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
★★★★★4.97· Verified reviewsEverything was good with my order I will buy from them again in the future
I am very pleased with the rock specimen. It was just like described.
The fluorite is absolutely beautiful! It was packaged very carefully, and the seller communicates quickly. I highly recommend buying minerals from this shop😀
I received the mineral exactly as pictured. It's not an expensive mineral, but it's very beautiful. Thank you for the prompt shipping and excellent service. I highly recommend this shop😉❤️
The mineral I received was exactly as pictured. It's not flashy, but it's a QR code fluorite that I've always wanted, and it's very beautiful. I love it!🥰
fluorita muy hermosa de gran tamaño, vendedora muy atenta siempre en comunicacion, el envio llego antes de la fecha programada, empacado con mucho cuidado, gracias
Very fine Sheelite of high quality and weight. Lovely with rich orange color. Packaged well and beautiful with stand included. Thank you- wonderful seller - great shop!!! Hugely recommended.
Absolutely stunning specimen. Packaged well! Thank you for including a free stand as well it’s much appreciated! Took a little while to ship out but it’s all good!! Thank you so much. I love it!
Beautiful authentic stone. Very fast shipping. Excellent 👍
Lovely piece from a like seller with great communication. Indian quartz, a charming cluster. Very pleased
Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
Clear, in perfect condition, which ia rare by itself, and here also location makes it a real collection best tier item. Thank you 🥹
Another stunning mineral from Maggie. It has a CHARACTER which is not so often to get. I'm in love with every single piece from Maggie and this one is no exception.
It's FENOMENAL. I'm so happy I decided to buy it. Cristals are in perfecf shape, big... I'm speachless. I think it's absolutely one of my best specimens. Thank you!
I'm obsessed with this fluorite. It's like the universe frozen in the box... Amazing. Can't stop looking at it 🥰
I have other wanadynites but this one is my favourite. Cristals itslef are small, but the overall composition is georgous 😍
Beautiful. Secured perfectly, so all these little needles can now feed my eyes 🥰
Perfect! On of my favourites on pink-purple shelf from now on 🥰
Absolutely beautiful. I thought it would be smaller, so nice surprise 😇
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Calcite on Pyrite Cluster – Chenzhou, Hunan, China
$81.82