Calcite (var: Manganoan) with Calcite and Lollingite

Item Description

Over the last 20+ years, China has exploded with a plethora of incredible crystallized minerals specimens. From the exceptionally rare to common species, there are so many impressive examples on the market. One of the new contemporary classics from China are the amazingly stunning pink manganoan Calcites from the Huanggang Mine in Inner Mongolia. These Calcites are so impressive due to the incredible size, quality and color of the crystals making them some of the most significant manganoan Calcites in the word. This three-dimensional, small cabinet sized specimen hosts gorgeous compound groups of flattened / stacked rhombohedral crystals of glowing bright pink manganese-bearing Calcite aesthetically sitting atop associated rhombic pinkish-grey Calcite on silvery bladed Lollingite matrix. The luster of the Calcite groups is what really grabs my attention as it is very shiny and still "pearlescent" / vitreous when the piece is rotated in the light. The largest compound group of Calcite crystals measures 7.3 cm, but individual crystals are hard to isolate as they are so tightly intergrown. There is very little damage to speak of, as the main group of Calcite is damage free on the display side. Beautiful fiery red-pink fluorescence under SW UV light. Yes, Calcite is a common species, but I have to stress that these specimens are not getting enough attention for their superior size, color and quality. They truly hold their own against other Mn-Calcites from any other locality. These will be worth more once the locality is done producing them, especially specimens with such great form, size and sheer visual beauty like this one. Valued at the inventory at $4,500 based upon the great aesthetics, form and visual beauty.