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Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

 
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

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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