Manganese Rich Calcite
Manganese Rich Calcite from Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Pale-pink manganese-rich scalenohedral Calcite crystals completely covering a plate of colorless Quartz crystals. This variety is frequently sold as "Manganocalcite". The Calcite crystals have a matte luster and fluoresce orange under UV light.
Locality Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru
Dimensions 8 x 6 x 3.5 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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