Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite), Quartz
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An aesthetic and classic Pachapaqui, Peru combination specimen of a pink, sail-like cluster of parallel-growth, extremely flattened, manganoan calcite rhombs beautifully upright in a bed of lustrous, milky quartz needles. The calcite rhombs are pristine and there is very little damage to the quartz needles. Showy and excellent material from the Chris Korpi Collection.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Pachapaqui mining district
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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