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Calcite var. Mangano from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

 
Calcite var. Mangano from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Mangano from Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 10006
Mineral:Calcite var. Mangano
Locality:Idarado Mine, Ouray District, Ouray County, Colorado
Description:Complex crystal cluster of tapering, scalenohedral calcite crystals to 30 mm long. Color is nearly colorless with slightly pink hue. Fluoresces dull orange under UV illumination. Pristine,
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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