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10" Mesmerizing Pagoda Style Calcite Crystals on Calcite - China
This is an absolutely stunning 10" wide cluster of hematite-included, “pagoda-style” calcite crystals, formed as a later generation over large, hematite-encrusted dogtooth (scalenohedral) calcite. The layered growth and rich hematite presence create striking contrast and depth throughout the specimen. Collected from the Fengjiashan Mine, Hubei Province, China, this piece beautifully showcases the complex paragenesis and classic aesthetics for which the locality is renowned.
About Calcite Crystals
Calcite crystals are a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) known for their diverse shapes, transparency, and vibrant range of colors. They typically form in rhombohedral, scalenohedral, or prismatic shapes, often with well-defined, sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Calcite crystals are often translucent or transparent, sometimes displaying a double refraction effect where objects viewed through the crystal appear doubled. They can appear in various colors—white, clear, yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange—depending on impurities or trace minerals.
A notable characteristic of calcite is its reaction with weak acids like vinegar, which causes it to effervesce, or fizz, as it releases carbon dioxide. This property makes calcite crystals a key tool in geological identification and studies. Calcite forms in many environments, from sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble to hydrothermal veins.
Calcite crystals are a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) known for their diverse shapes, transparency, and vibrant range of colors. They typically form in rhombohedral, scalenohedral, or prismatic shapes, often with well-defined, sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Calcite crystals are often translucent or transparent, sometimes displaying a double refraction effect where objects viewed through the crystal appear doubled. They can appear in various colors—white, clear, yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange—depending on impurities or trace minerals.
A notable characteristic of calcite is its reaction with weak acids like vinegar, which causes it to effervesce, or fizz, as it releases carbon dioxide. This property makes calcite crystals a key tool in geological identification and studies. Calcite forms in many environments, from sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble to hydrothermal veins.
$1,750
SPECIES
Calcite & Hematite
LOCATION
Fengjiashan Mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei, China
SIZE
10 x 8.5"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#350781
