Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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Attractive pink manganoan calcite on massive calcite underlying, but also with some weird iron-colored ball-shaped mineral in association. We think its just iron-stained calcite of a third generation yet, on the same specimen .but it is weird-looking in a good way, not an ugly way!
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.2 x 4.5 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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