Daye, Hubei, China

Calcite Tower with Pyrite Inclusions – Daye, Hubei

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$43.64
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Straw-pale calcite rhombs stack upward into a narrow tower on this Daye piece, each plate set slightly back from the one beneath so the profile steps in as it rises. Nothing here was cut or shaped — the pagoda is simply how the crystals grew. 4.3 × 2.5 × 3 cm, 40 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityDaye, Hubei, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions4.3 cm × 2.5 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight40 g
ColorMetallic
MaterialCalcite, Pyrite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Straw-pale calcite rhombs stack upward into a narrow tower on this Daye piece, each plate set slightly back from the one beneath so the profile steps in as it rises. Nothing here was cut or shaped — the pagoda is simply how the crystals grew. Dark specks of pyrite are frozen through the translucent carbonate, thickest around the shoulders.

Calcite (CaCO3) is Mohs 3 with perfect rhombohedral cleavage in three directions, and it is chemically fragile as well as physically soft: any acid, vinegar and household descaler included, will etch the faces and dull that glassy translucency. Dry dusting only. Daye, in Hubei, is old iron and copper ground, and pyrite riding inside calcite is a signature of that kind of ore body.

The tower stands 4.3 × 2.5 × 3.0 cm and weighs 40 g, mounted on the clear acrylic block shown. Every frame was shot from this tower, block and all.

About Calcite

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

Learn more about Calcite in our encyclopedia

About Daye, Hubei

Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.

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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 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.

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Calcite Tower with Pyrite Inclusions – Daye, Hubei
Calcite Tower with Pyrite Inclusions – Daye, Hubei
$43.64