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Calcite (Manganese-bearing) (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)
- Gibraltar Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 5.4 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/27/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/03/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fine and attractive Mn-Calcite from Naica, featuring beautiful, soft pink, stacked rhombs up to 2.0 cm across which are sitting atop Quartz, Sphalerite, Galena and Pyrite. In good shape overall with nice aesthetics. Well-formed crystals to be sure, and excellent balance creating a nice display specimen from this classic localty.