Flower Calcite - White Calcite Cluster - Yunnan Province, China - 301g

Name: Flower Calcite - White Calcite Cluster - Yunnan Province, China - 301g
Brand: Cathedral Cave
SKU: CaL0471SP
Price: 28600 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥28,600

税込

CaL0471SP

Calcite

56x49x38mm

65g

Yunnan Province, China

China is known for producing a wide variety of calcite.
This white calcite cluster, resembling coral, comes from Yunnan Province, east of the Himalayas.

China may be one of the world’s richest sources of calcite, with a remarkable diversity of minerals.
Calcite in this region often plays a strong role in influencing the formation of other minerals, including quartz.

Much of the Chinese continent was once covered by inland seas, which may explain the formation of such coral-like structures.

The base and sides have been polished for stable display, revealing beautiful internal patterns.
The banding is agate-like, with soft, marble-like tones—marble itself is also made of calcite.

Two pieces were acquired, and one has been kept for my personal collection.
It has a lovely, charming appearance while remaining solid and durable.
Its texture may be imagined as similar to coral.

Calcite

Calcite has a rhombohedral cleavage and forms in a wide variety of shapes—from delicate, petal-like layers to bold rhombohedral and dogtooth forms.

It is one of the most common minerals, alongside quartz, and its colors vary depending on trace elements: iron brings golden or orange tones, while manganese creates soft pink hues. The name “calcite” comes from calcium or lime, and it is not resistant to water. When calcite forms from many tiny grains clustered together, it becomes marble.

Healing Qualities & Origin

Calcite is known for its gentle, approachable energy and is associated with prosperity, success, and hope. Common minerals such as calcite, chalcedony, quartz, agate, and selenite are valued for their strong healing and protective qualities, often sharing a soft, calming presence—perhaps linked to their connection with biological materials like shells. Similar in composition and structure to white coral, calcite carries an ocean-like sense of healing.

Yunnan Province in China is a well-known source of beautiful calcite, and much of the land was once under the sea, which explains the abundance of calcite formed from shells and marine life. It has a deeply relaxing energy, like the gentle rhythm of ocean waves.

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We offer natural, unpolished quartz crystals in our shop.
In rare cases, a polished surface may appear on a terminal or prism face of a crystal. In such cases, this will always be clearly stated in the product description. If no such note is included, the crystal is unpolished.

If there is any noticeable damage, it will be shown in the photographs or mentioned in the product description. As these are natural minerals, please enjoy such features as part of the crystal’s unique character.