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Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

 
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 70492
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite
Locality:Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Description:Tapered formation of translucent pink manganese-rich calcite crystals that fluoresce orange under SW UV illumination. The calcite crystals are tapered hexagonal form with rhombohedral termination faces. These are commonly labeled as Manganocalcite.
Overall Size:7x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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