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Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)

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Perched on light tan matrix is a complete, doubly terminated, lustrous, crystal of rich pink manganocalcite (x 8 x 5 cm). Specimens of this quality and size are only available from the breakup of old collections, and always have been even within Russia. It is truly outstanding for the form, condition, and wonderful color. The highly 3-dimensional crystal reaches 9 cm in length and also exhibits SUPER orange fluorescence. 14.5 x 9 x 3.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk

Known provenance

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

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