Mineral Specimen No. 46133 for sale of Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru.

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Mineral Specimen No. 46133:
Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru.

This mineral specimen of Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York. To purchase mineral specimens from this site click on this link to go to online order form.

Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 46133:

Minerals Species: Calcite (Mn-rich).
Location of mineral deposit: Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru.
Description: Pale-pink manganese-rich scalenohedral calcite crystals completely covering a plate of colorless quartz crystals. This variety is frequently sold by the misnomer manganocalcite. The calcite crystals have a matte luster and fluoresce orange under UV. No damage. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 8x6x3.5 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 1-25 mm.
Price: $125 (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru

Photographs Above: daylight illumination. Photographs Below: UV illumination with SuperBright SW lamp.

Cabinet-sized Specimen

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Mineral Specimen No. 46133: Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru.

Mineral Specimen No. 46133:
Calcite (Mn-rich) from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru.