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Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 63463
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Translucent pink scalenohedral manganese-rich calcite crystals with surfaces composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces giving them satin-like luster. These are commonly labeled as Manganocalcite or Manganoan Calcite, but the species is Calcite. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:26x20x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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