Manganoan Calcite (Rare Form!)
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These are HUGE, thin, poker-chip calcites, with a faint pink hue from manganese presence, in a gorgeous interlacing cluster. The piece fluoresces bright orange due to the manganese tint. These crystals measure up to over 8 CENTIMETERS across! The pic with the specimen in-hand shows the show-stopping magnitude of this stunning Russian calcite specimen! This specimen was found in the mid-1980s according to our Russian source, and just came to market this past year from his collection. RARELY do you find manganoan calcite of this habit, for whatever reason that may be. Usually these are stark white and don't fluoresce. Here, though, an exception. And, the latticework form is just exquisite on its own merit.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions19.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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