Yunnan Province, China

Vivid Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China

SKU · LL1138
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Vivid violet aragonite with a clear gypsum blade. Red aragonite with gypsum from Yunnan, China, 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm, 12 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAragonite
LocalityYunnan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaCaCO3
Dimensions3.2 cm × 2.2 cm × 1.5 cm
Weight12 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Yunnan red aragonite with gypsum at 12 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.

Selenite-variety gypsum is transparent enough to read through and cleaves into thin sheets; keep it dry and out of direct sun.

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

Dimensions place it in the miniature range, 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm (1.26 × 0.87 × 0.59 in) and 12 g (0.4 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

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

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Aragonite, Gypsum
  • Locality: Yunnan, China
  • Size: 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm / 1.26 × 0.87 × 0.59 in
  • Weight: 12 g / 0.4 oz
  • SKU: LL1138

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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Vivid Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
Vivid Violet Aragonite with Gypsum — Yunnan, China
$69.99