Yunnan Province, China

Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China

SKU · LL1123
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Violet aragonite with clear selenite blades that phosphoresce. Red aragonite with gypsum from Yunnan, China, 4 × 3.8 × 2 cm, 24 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAragonite
LocalityYunnan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaCaCO3
Dimensions4.0 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight24 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Yunnan phosphorescent red aragonite with selenite at 24 g; a miniature with strong colour. Gypsum: keep dry.

Aragonite grows as radiating or stacked crystals, a habit that gives the species its sculptural, coral-like look.

Gypsum (selenite) is hydrated calcium sulfate, very soft and prone to bladed or swallowtail-twinned crystals with a pearly lustre.

Yunnan's copper and lead-zinc districts produce the azurite, malachite, pyromorphite, hemimorphite and blue aragonite that define Chinese secondary minerals.

By size it is miniature, 4 × 3.8 × 2 cm (1.57 × 1.50 × 0.79 in) and 24 g (0.8 oz). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Water-sensitive: keep dry and never wash. Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

Each specimen is individually photographed and catalogued before it is listed.

  • Mineral: Aragonite, Gypsum
  • Locality: Yunnan, China
  • Size: 4 × 3.8 × 2 cm / 1.57 × 1.50 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 24 g / 0.8 oz
  • SKU: LL1123

About Aragonite

Aragonite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with notable Chinese occurrences.

Learn more about Aragonite in our encyclopedia

About Yunnan Province

Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.

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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 Aragonite 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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Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
$76.99