Dolomite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang, Hunan, China - image 1
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Dolomite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang, Hunan, China

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Almost colorless gemmy complex crystals of fluorite measuring to 1.5 cm in size on a matrix of white crystallized dolomite. In good condition.

Product details

SpeciesDolomiteFluoriteQuartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 9.5 x 6.0 cm
Added on02/17/2025
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shangbao Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China — renowned for fluorite with pearly pink dolomite rhombs, plus quartz and pyrite; a prized collector locality.
Locality guide
Shangbao Mine
A collector's guide to Shangbao Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 493 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.