AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from South Africa > Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 82620 |
Mineral: | Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite |
Locality: | N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa |
Description: | Cluster of intersecting translucent pink calcite crystals that fluoresce orange under LW-SW UV. The calcite crystals are in elongated aggregates of parallel crystals. The pink color is due to manganese impurities, commonly called manganoan calcite. Ex. Miller collection T3082; ex. Betts |
Overall Size: | 17x17x13 mm |
Crystals: | 1-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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