Calcite Sphalerite Rhombohedral Manganese Chalcopyrite 83g
This is a beautiful, very aesthetic example of a translucent Calcite rhombohedral crystal perched on Chalcopyrite and extremely lustrous Sphalerite with Manganese bearing Calcite, aka Manganoan Calcite, growing over the Sphalerite. The Chalcopyrite in this fine specimen presents intermingling with the exceptional, bright Sphalerite. Both forms of Calcite fluoresce excellently. A truly outstanding specimen for your collection! 83 grams. Free shipping.
2,81" x 1.49" x 1.37" or 71.5mm x 37.9mm x 34.9mm
Source: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru.
***** The translucent rhombohedral Calcite fluoresces a beautiful pinkish-orange while the white divinity-like manganese bearing Calcite, also known as Mangano or Manganoan Calcite, fluoresces a gorgeous bright, almost hot pink when exposed to UV light. The brassy, golden Chalcopyrite presents a beautiful contrast with the extremely lustrous Sphalerite in this specimen. A fun example of the species, the rhombohedral Calcite presents almost like a UFO ship landed on a snowy, yet sparkling terrain. The botryoidal, manganese bearing Calcite looks like bright white, fluffy snow and snowballs.
This is a beautiful, very aesthetic example of a translucent Calcite rhombohedral crystal perched on Chalcopyrite and extremely lustrous Sphalerite with Manganese bearing Calcite, aka Manganoan Calcite, growing over the Sphalerite. The Chalcopyrite in this fine specimen presents intermingling with the exceptional, bright Sphalerite. Both forms of Calcite fluoresce excellently. A truly outstanding specimen for your collection! 83 grams. Free shipping.
2,81" x 1.49" x 1.37" or 71.5mm x 37.9mm x 34.9mm
Source: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru.
***** The translucent rhombohedral Calcite fluoresces a beautiful pinkish-orange while the white divinity-like manganese bearing Calcite, also known as Mangano or Manganoan Calcite, fluoresces a gorgeous bright, almost hot pink when exposed to UV light. The brassy, golden Chalcopyrite presents a beautiful contrast with the extremely lustrous Sphalerite in this specimen. A fun example of the species, the rhombohedral Calcite presents almost like a UFO ship landed on a snowy, yet sparkling terrain. The botryoidal, manganese bearing Calcite looks like bright white, fluffy snow and snowballs.
