Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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A stunning ball of crazy-colored, bubblegum-pink, manganoan calcite on a crust of hematite and more calcite from the Wessels Mine. This is a highly unusual and rare color for this mildly translucent ball. Older material from the 1970s or 1980s. Ex. Rob Smith Collection. No fluorescence.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 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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