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Calcite, Manganoan with Chalcopyrite

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This large cabinet specimen (25.4 cm) is absolutely unique: glittery, golden pyrite microcrystals on the edges of huge crystal blades of pink manganoan calcite. Some of the specimens had very sparse coverage of pyrite, just a salting, but here, it is richly carpeting the crystal edges. There are large crystals measuring over 4 cm.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Chalcopyrite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions25.4 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
Added on10/05/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan Province, Chenzhou Prefecture, Manaoshan Mine
RepairsNone
Publications
  • Mindat Mindat photo: 1319207
Current owner
Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Acquired
Apr 2017
1 for sale·Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Lewis Goodman CollectionNot disclosed

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Calcite
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.