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Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite from Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 57514
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganoan Calcite
Locality:Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Shallow cavity lined with translucent white calcite crystals with elongated scalenohedral form. The calcite is rich in manganese impurities that cause it to fluoresces orange under SW UV.
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:4-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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