Calcite from Manaoshan Mine, Dongpo ore field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China - image 1
Photo by Dona Speir Berman

Calcite from Manaoshan Mine, Dongpo ore field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China

This large cabinet specimen (25.4 cm) is absolutely unique: glittery, golden pyrite microcrystals on the edges of huge crystal blades of pink manganoan calcite. Some of the specimens had very sparse coverage of pyrite, just a salting, but here, it is richly carpeting the crystal edges. There are large crystals measuring over 4 cm.

Product details

SpeciesCalciteChalcopyrite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions25.4 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
Added on10/05/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Manaoshan Mine
RepairsNone
Publications
  • Mindat Mindat photo: 1319207

Current owner

Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Acquired
Apr 2017
1 for sale·Member since 2025

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Lewis Goodman CollectionNot disclosed

Learn more

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, Manganoan with Chalcopyrite
Regional guide
Calcite, Manganoan with Chalcopyrite from Manaoshan Mine, Dongpo ore field, Suxian District Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Comprehensive guide to calcite from Manaoshan Mine
Locality guide
Manaoshan Mine
Manaoshan Mine, China — Chenzhou locality famed for sea-green fluorite, pastel calcite, and drusy quartz; prized for color, fluorescence, and provenance.