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4.1" Superb Manganoan Calcite Crystal Cluster - Highly Fluorescent!
What we have here is an aesthetic cluster of manganoan (manganese-bearing) calcite crystals from the Pachapaqui mining district in Áncash, Peru. The calcite formed as piled up towers of flat crystals with nailhead terminations. Under short-wave UV, the calcite crystals fluoresce a vibrant pink-orange color. A picture of this stunning fluorescence can be seen above.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
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.
$75
SPECIES
Calcite var. Manganese-Bearing
LOCATION
Pachapaqui Mining District, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
SIZE
4.1 x 3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#347653
