Manganoan Calcite

Casapalca Mine, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Miniature, 4.4 x 4.2 x 2.6 cm
Start Time: 03/05/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/12/2009 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A gorgeous burst of pastel-pink calcite, with a bit of attached quartz and sphalerite, from Casapalca. The extreme spikiness of the crystals give them an almost fuzzy appearance. Pretty from all sides, a 3-dimensional specimens with the crystals shooting out in all directions.

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