Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite)
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A very aesthetic group of "feathery" scalenohedral Manganoan Calcite crystals with a secondary overgrowth of Calcite and a soft pink hue. The crystals are translucent when strongly backlit. The Idarado mine in Colorado is probably most famous for it's Manganoan Calcite specimens. From the Black Bear vein. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 2.8 x 2.5 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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