Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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A TON (well not literally but not far off) of big, lustrous, bright pastel pink crystals of manganoan calcite from Eastern Europe! (It is manganese that gives the calcites their pink color.) The crystals have flashing pyramidal terminations, and a tiered structure down their sides.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions21.7 x 15.9 x 7.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Androvo 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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