Chinese Calcite for Sale

Calcite is the most habit-rich common mineral, and Chinese localities show that range better than almost anywhere: the Daye skarn deposits of Hubei produce sharp golden-yellow and colorless scalenohedra and “dogtooth” crystals; Fujian and Longyan give cream, brassy and white calcite in stacked plates and rhombs, often with pyrite or pyrolusite; Hunan and Guizhou pockets carry twinned and phantom-bearing crystals; and Inner Mongolia adds green, layered calcite from the Huanggang district.

When comparing calcite, look at crystal termination (sharp edges and undamaged points carry the premium), transparency, associated minerals, and whether the piece is a single crystal, a cluster or a plate. Calcite is soft (Mohs 3) with perfect rhombohedral cleavage, so contacts and cleavage chips are common — we disclose them on every listing rather than hide them in photographs.

Each piece is the exact specimen you receive, hand-sourced in China by our curator Maggie Liu, individually numbered, weighed and measured, and photographed under 5500K daylight. Insured, tracked shipping worldwide, free over US$38, duties covered on eligible routes, 14-day returns.