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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63444
Mineral:Calcite var. Manganocalcite
Locality:Pachapaqui Mine, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Translucent pale-pink calcite crystals that fluoresce bright orange under SW UV illumination. The pink color of the calcite crystals is caused by manganese impurities and these are commonly labeled as Manganocalcite or Manganoan Calcite. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:21x20x16 mm
Crystals:3-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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