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Calcite (Mn-rich) with Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Calcite (Mn-rich) with Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite (Mn-rich) with Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (Mn-rich) with Pyrite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 42256
Mineral:Calcite (Mn-rich) with Pyrite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Blocky pale-pink calcite crystals up to 20 mm across with yellow-metallic 1 mm pyrite crystals scattered over several sides of the specimen. The pink color of the calcite is due to high manganese content. Fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #147; acquired in 1991
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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