Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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Gorgeous, super sparkly, vivid pink, manganese-rich calcite in a fine, bubbly, bifurcated, brain-like form. This is a beautiful, pristine, complete all-around specimen is an intense cluster of flattened rhombs. The scattered, light material is an overgrowth of secondary calcite or quartz, not damage. This very showy and rare calcite varietal specimen is from the Wessels Mine and the Rob Smith Collection.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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