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Calcite (twin) included by Hematite

$2,250.00

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One of the all-time China mineral classics, these sharp v-twinned crystals came out in the late 1990s, and stunned the collecting world at the time as they were among the first Chinese calcite finds to surpass old English calcites to us serious calcite collectors. Little did we know what would follow, with China producing all kinds of world-class calcite! This is a perfect small miniature, showing classic form and pleasing color. From the miniatures collection of retired dealer, Keith Williams.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Hematite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 3.0 x 1.7 cm
Listed on06/12/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Leiping Mine
SKUSM26-021

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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 Leiping Mine, China
from Leiping Mine, in the Leiping area of Guiyang County, Chenzhou, Hunan, is one of the unmistakable modern Chinese calcite styles: lustrous, sharp, often translucent to gemmy crystals animated by warm iron-oxide and hematite color. The best specimens do not rely on size alone. They have architecture—wing-like twins, stacked rhombs, spiky scalenohedral sprays, and multi-generation crystals where clear late calcite wraps or caps an older, rust-red included core.