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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 76602
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous translucent pink rhombohedral calcite crystals with no matrix. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese impurities and these are commonly labeled as Manganocalcite. The calcite fluoresce bright orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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