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Calcite

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Calcite, 9.9 cm, from the Tonglushan mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei, China. Will Johnson collection; Tom Spann photo. References: Liu (2006), Ottens (2008, 2021).

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SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hubei, Tonglushan Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 141
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Will Johnson

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Tonglushan Mine
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Locality guide
Tonglushan Mine
Tonglushan Mine, China — a Cu-Fe-Au skarn locality known for peach to red calcite crystals and iridescent chalcopyrite balls, a top target for collectors.