Manganoan Calcite (fluorescent)

Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal'negorsk, Russia
Large Cabinet, 15.1 x 9.9 x 9.5 cm
Start Time: 07/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/05/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Multiple stacked clusters of "wet-look", translucent, pretty pastel-pink, flattened nailhead manganoan calcite rhombs form an impressive and sculptural large specimen from the famous Nikolaevskiy Mine. The piece displays well from every angle and has only modest contacting/bruising, which is certainly not a detraction in moderation in such a large piece (though sitll is noted). This is a dramatic and probably older specimen, with rich color - not pale at all, as most are. Super orange fluorescence! Valued $1000

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