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Calcite var. Manganoan from Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Calcite var. Manganoan from Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Calcite var. Manganoan from Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Calcite var. Manganoan from Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganoan from Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 32207
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganoan
Locality:Androva Mine, Erma Reka, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Large cluster of pink calcite crystals. The pink color is due to manganese impurities in the calcite. The calcite crystals are translucent, lustrous and fluoresces red under UV illumination.
Overall Size:15x12x11 cm
Crystals:3-9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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