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Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 55686
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite with Dolomite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Large plate of translucent pale-pink manganese-rich calcite crystals that fluoresce bright orange under UV illumination. Small twisted white dolomite crystals to 1 mm are scattered throughout between the calcite crystals.
Overall Size:13x11x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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