Manganoan Calcite (fluorescent!)

Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
Cabinet, 13.6 x 8.4 x 6.9 cm
Start Time: 03/02/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/09/2017 6:32:45 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Shimmering, lustrous and translucent, pretty pastel-pink flattened nailhead manganoan calcite rhombs in striking stacked clusters dramatically cover the matrix on this large, very fine two-sided specimen from recent finds at this now famous mine. The clusters look like stacked pink flower petals! Calcites of this style, size, richness and form are RARE from here and this is an exceptional example. The modest bit of periphery on both sides is barely noticable and certainly has minimal impact to the overall high aesthetic quality of this beautiful piece. NEON-ORANGE fluorescence!

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