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Silver Tipped Manganoan Calcite Branches

Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Houston, TX
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Pink "cauliflower" branches of Manganocalcite frosted with an unidentified gray metallic coating (probably Manganite) on the tips.


Fluoresces bright red.


ex Frankie Dee Hosea Collection

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 7.6 x 3.0 cm
Weight96 grams
Added on10/03/2025
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2002Dennis MillerNot disclosed
Purchased from the Rocksmiths at the 2002 West Coast Gem and Mineral Show in 2002

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Calcite
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
Calcite from N'Chwaning Mines
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