Calcite - Fengjiashan Mine, Hubei, China
A spectacular example of a fundamental mineral, Calcite. A basic Carbonate of Calcium, Calcite is one of the most common minerals on this planet. It can form in more than 50 different crystal habits and has hundreds of uses. It is used heavily in the pharmaceutical industry as antacid tablets, Calcium supplements, and as a filler and/or binder for other medicines. It is used in animal feed as a dietary supplement and in industry as a precursor for the manufacturing of Lime.Crystalline specimens like this one are highly prized by collectors, and many collections have their own Calcite subset as a part of a larger collection.
A spectacular example of a fundamental mineral, Calcite. A basic Carbonate of Calcium, Calcite is one of the most common minerals on this planet. It can form in more than 50 different crystal habits and has hundreds of uses.
It is used heavily in the pharmaceutical industry as antacid tablets, Calcium supplements, and as a filler and/or binder for other medicines. It is used in animal feed as a dietary supplement and in industry as a precursor for the manufacturing of Lime, and more.
Crystalline specimens like this one are highly prized by collectors, and many collections have their own Calcite subset display as a part of a larger collection.
This specimen is from recent workings (MAY2026) at the famous Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China. The translucent honey-coloured crystals show well-defined edges and faces. This is a lovely representation specimen.
Here's a great opportunity for you to take home and show off a fantastic specimen of the species.
Specimen comes mounted and labeled, ready for your display.
| Title | Calcite - Fengjiashan Mine, Hubei, China |
|---|---|
| Brand | NearEarthExploration |
| Category | Minerals |
| SKU | 4FNxYkw |
| Condition | new |
