AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from South Africa > Calcite var. Manganocalcite |
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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