Zhejiang Province, China

Soft-Centred Egg-Yolk Yellow Botryoidal Calcite — Zhejiang

SKU · KS1620
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Two soft-centred yellow calcite balls on a brown rock. Egg-yolk yellow botryoidal calcite from Zhejiang, China, 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm, 10 g.
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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityZhejiang Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions3.2 cm × 2.2 cm × 1.6 cm
Weight10 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Two rounded calcite balls with translucent yellow cores and frosted white skins sit side by side on a flat brown matrix, with a smaller calcite bead beside them. The form is known as egg-yolk soft-centre.

Zhejiang botryoidal calcite, thumbnail size and complete; the translucency of the yolk-coloured centres is the feature to look for.

Size 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm / 1.26 × 0.87 × 0.63 in; weight 10 g / 0.3 oz. Miniature specimen, fits a miniature cabinet or a desk display. Sold as photographed, with any known repair, mount, treatment or condition note disclosed in this listing; colour is as true to hand as the photos allow.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

  • Mineral: Calcite
  • Locality: Zhejiang, China
  • Size: 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm / 1.26 × 0.87 × 0.63 in
  • Weight: 10 g / 0.3 oz
  • SKU: KS1620

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 Zhejiang Province

Zhejiang Province, eastern China — known for transparent green and blue cubic fluorite and distinctive petal calcite clusters.

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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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Soft-Centred Egg-Yolk Yellow Botryoidal Calcite — Zhejiang
Soft-Centred Egg-Yolk Yellow Botryoidal Calcite — Zhejiang
$71.99