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Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Calcite var. Manganocalcite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 5169
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite
Locality:Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Spherical complex crystal clusters to 18 mm of pink calcite on black manganese oxide matrix. Calcite on both sides. Fluoresces bright orange under SW UV illumination. Ex. Lipman calcite collection.
Overall Size:14x14x7 cm
Crystals:6-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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