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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 |
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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.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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Everything was beautiful. Thank you so much! I would love to purchase from you again.
Everything was beautiful. Thank you so much! I would love to purchase from you again.
Everything was beautiful. Thank you so much! I would love to purchase from you again.
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Beautiful cluster! I love the unique crystal formation and the way the hematite adds so much character to the piece. I'm very happy with my purchase. Thank you!
The item matches the description
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Very nice as advertised. Came well packaged
I am very pleased with the rock specimen. It was just like described.
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