Manganoan Calcite (2017 find - fluorescent!)

Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 01/09/2020 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/16/2020 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $30
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Item Description

A sculptural small cabinet monolith of a terminated manganoan calcite crystal from the 2017 find at this now well-known remote mine. The light pastel pink, tabular, hexagonal crystal is translucent and has silky satin lustre faces. A very fine example of the find and striking varietal. Striking neon-orange fluorescence.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$30 01/16/2020 4:58:21 pm (CST)
$25 01/13/2020 4:43:26 pm (CST)
$21 01/13/2020 4:43:26 pm (CST)
$20 01/12/2020 3:14:44 pm (CST)
$15 01/12/2020 3:14:43 pm (CST)
$10 01/11/2020 9:52:16 pm (CST)