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Manganese-bearing Calcite
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A very striking and three dimensional specimen of Manganese-bearing Calcite from the Shizhuyuan Mine. The Calcite crystals in this specimen are stacked together in thick columns of sharply-formed, flattened rhombohedrons: this is often referred to as "Pagoda" Calcite, due to its resemblance to Chinese Pagoda towers. Each crystal has a translucent floral pink hue attributed to the manganese content; when viewed under UV light, the Calcite crystals powerfully fluoresce pinkish-orange (shortwave) to hot pink (longwave). This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 17.0 x 12.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shizhuyuan Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Dan Kenned | Not disclosed |
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Native manganese a rare native-element specimen prized by advanced collectors for its silvery luster, tiny grains, and provenance; misidentifications lower val…Regional guide
Manganese from Shizhuyuan Mine
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