AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Inner Mongolia, China > Calcite var. Manganocalcite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 62897 |
Mineral: | Calcite var. Manganocalcite |
Locality: | Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China |
Description: | Plumose translucent pink calcite that fluoresces bright orange under SW UV illumination. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese impurities and these are frequently labeled as manganocalcite, an obsolete mineral name. |
Overall Size: | 10x8.5x5.5 cm |
Crystals: | 50-60 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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