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Daye, Hubei, China
Twinned Swallowtail Calcite from Daye
9.0 × 8.5 × 3.8 cm (3.54 × 3.35 × 1.50 in)
Longest edge: 90 mm (3.54 in)
SKU · GF818033657954
$71.00
Free worldwide shipping on orders of US$38 or more; below US$38: US$5 per parcel
Dimensions: 9.0 × 8.5 × 3.8 cm (3.54 × 3.35 × 1.50 in); longest edge 90 mm (3.54 in).
A Daye calcite specimen with two prominent swallowtail forms and smaller secondary crystal growth around the base.In stock
Free worldwide shipping on orders of US$38 or more; below US$38: US$5 per parcel. Standard import duties covered on eligible shipping routes. Shipping policy
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- Mineral
- Calcite
- Locality
- Daye, Hubei, China
- Dimensions
- 9.0 cm × 8.5 cm × 3.8 cm
- Weight
- 157 g
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Specimen details
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Daye, Hubei, China |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Chemical formula | CaCO₃ |
| Dimensions | 9.0 cm × 8.5 cm × 3.8 cm |
| Weight | 157 g |
About this specimen
Dimensions: 9.0 × 8.5 × 3.8 cm (3.54 × 3.35 × 1.50 in); longest edge 90 mm (3.54 in).
A Daye calcite specimen with two prominent swallowtail forms and smaller secondary crystal growth around the base.
The paired translucent crystals open into a sculptural V-shaped profile, with clear edges over a pale brown matrix. Four complete video views document the exact 157 g specimen from all principal sides.
- Mineral: Twinned swallowtail secondary-growth calcite
- Locality: Daye, Hubei, China
- Weight: 157 g / 5.54 oz; measured
- SKU: GF818033657954
About Calcite
Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Daye, Hubei
Daye, Hubei, China — historic source of malachite, azurite, and copper minerals.
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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