Manganese-bearing Calcite (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Pachapaqui mine, Huanuco Department, Peru
Small Cabinet, 9.1 x 4.8 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 05/06/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/13/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

I haven't seen these specimens on the market in any quantity for a while, and they are truly some of the most classic and well known Mn-bearing Calcite specimens around. This particular piece features very attractive, isolated rhombohedra of light pink Mn-Calcite sitting Quartz crystals on sulfide matrix. The crystals are in great shape, and most are completely undamaged. The piece has great appeal and form, especially from this classic locality. A wonderful Peruvian Calcite from this well known mine.

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