Mined from: Vtoroy Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Description: This piece is a soft pink calcite showing a dense cluster of bladed crystals arranged in a rosette-like formation. The crystals are thin, slightly curved, and stacked in layered growth, giving the whole piece a textured, almost floral appearance. The pink color is consistent throughout the interior, with lighter edges and some white calcite overgrowths. There are also small dark inclusions scattered through parts of the piece, along with a few contrasting white, elongated secondary crystals adding depth and variation.

Material from Dalnegorsk, especially the Vtoroy Sovetskii Mine, comes from a well-known hydrothermal system where metal-rich fluids moved through carbonate rocks and replaced them over time. The pink coloration in this calcite is typically caused by trace amounts of manganese substituting into the crystal structure. The bladed habit forms when growth conditions favor rapid expansion along certain crystallographic directions, creating these flattened, fan-like crystals instead of blocky forms. These deposits are also known for complex mineral associations, which is why you often see multiple crystal generations and textures in a single specimen like this.

Metaphysically, pink calcite is often associated with emotional balance and calming energy. It’s commonly linked to easing stress and encouraging a more relaxed, steady mindset—less about intensity, more about settling things down and keeping your head clear.

Quantity: 1pc
With this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.