Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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Wow, a beautiful and large old Colorado classic, very hard to obtain these days, from the old Idarado locality in the San Juan Mountains! This is a flowery spray of large, light pastel-pink calcite crystals (the pink is from the manganese content). The crystals measure up to 9 cm from top to bottom! They are actually translucent if you put light behind them.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.5 x 9.9 x 6.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Idarado Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
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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