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4.1" Free-Standing Polished Pink Manganoan Calcite - Fluorescent!
This is a gorgeous pink, 4.1" tall polished manganoan (mangano) calcite specimen. It has been expertly polished to a glossy finish all the way around, highlighting the natural banding of the mineral, and the base of the specimen has been cut flat for presentation.
This calcite exhibits an intense orange fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
This calcite exhibits an intense orange fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
About Manganoan Calcite
Manganoan calcite, also known as mangano calcite or pink calcite, is a manganese-rich variety of calcite, giving it a distinctive pink color that ranges from soft pastel to vibrant rose hues. The presence of manganese not only colors the mineral but often creates fluorescent qualities under UV light, where manganoan calcite emits a lovely pink or red glow. This mineral is usually found in massive, granular forms, or in well-defined rhombohedral crystal structures, with a silky or vitreous luster.
Primarily sourced from locations like Peru, Bulgaria, and China, manganoan calcite is valued both for its beauty and metaphysical properties.
Manganoan calcite, also known as mangano calcite or pink calcite, is a manganese-rich variety of calcite, giving it a distinctive pink color that ranges from soft pastel to vibrant rose hues. The presence of manganese not only colors the mineral but often creates fluorescent qualities under UV light, where manganoan calcite emits a lovely pink or red glow. This mineral is usually found in massive, granular forms, or in well-defined rhombohedral crystal structures, with a silky or vitreous luster.
Primarily sourced from locations like Peru, Bulgaria, and China, manganoan calcite is valued both for its beauty and metaphysical properties.
SPECIES
Calcite var. Manganese-Bearing
LOCATION
Peru
SIZE
4.1 x 3.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#337836
