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Calcite (Mn-rich) from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite (Mn-rich) from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Calcite (Mn-rich) from El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 46205
Mineral:Calcite (Mn-rich)
Locality:El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Pale-pink transparent calcite crystals with flattened rhombohedral form and silky surface luster. The pink color is caused by manganese impurities (often mislabeled as the obsolete manganocalcite). The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:30x25x18 mm
Crystals:4-11 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Mexico > Calcite Specimens
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