Calcite (Manganese-rich) on Calcite - image 1
Photo by Beth Van Allen

Calcite (Manganese-rich) on Calcite

Calcite (manganese-rich) on calcite, 12 cm, from the Fengjiashan mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China. No repairs or restorations. One of only six great calcite crystals on matrix found in a pocket in the early 2000s. The refracted matrix is visible through most of the crystal. Ex Bruce Oreck collection. Beth Van Allen photo, courtesy of The Arkenstone.

Product details

SpeciesManganese, Calcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hubei, Fengjiashan Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 40
Current owner
CC
The Carabas Collection
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Bruce OreckNot disclosed

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