Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite), Gypsum (Var: Selenite) - image 1

Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite), Gypsum (Var: Selenite)

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A pretty "flower" of pastel pink manganocalcite (the manganese content tints it pink) accented by silky crystals of translucent selenite. 4.0 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Selenite, Gypsum
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Naica

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Naica
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