Manganoan Calcite (fluorescent! - classic Colorado) Burgess Coll.

Idarado Mine, Telluride, Ouray District , San Miguel Co., Colorado
Cabinet, 14.7 x 9.8 x 4.7 cm
Start Time: 04/07/2019 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/11/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Incredible neon-orange fluoresence on this impressive large densely packed plate of pastel-pink, dogtooth manganoan calcite crystals with striking frosted, stepped-growth faces from the famous Idarado Mine. The crystals reach about 3.0 cm on this striking triangular plate. The interior is pristine. Classic and desirable large Colorado calcite. Ex David Burgess Collection, for whom Burgessite is named.

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