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Calcite (manganiferous) from Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Calcite (manganiferous) from Zacatecas, Mexico

Calcite (manganiferous) from Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 36258
Mineral:Calcite (manganiferous)
Locality:Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Translucent red-orange calcite crystals on an earlier generation of brown calcite (or possibly gypsum) crystals. The bright coloration is due to manganese and iron oxide impurities.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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