Manganoan Calcite (2 generations - both fluorescent) ex Obodda

Item Description

A RARE and outstanding large style of calcite from the famous Nikolaevskiy Mine. "Wet-look", translucent, pretty pastel-pink, manganoan calcite rhombs with CURVED faces are richly sprinkled with blocky, translucent, near-colorless manganoan calcite nailhead rhombs. The sculptural, undulating quality of this impressive two-sided piece is dramatic. Specimens of this variety and form were only available for a short time in the early 1990s and this is one of the very best large pieces we have seen from anywhere. Two colors of fluorescence here: bright orange-pink with the large rhombs; and subtle pink with the smaller crystals. Pristine specimens of this top quality and rare variety help to define Dal'negorsk as one of the great calcite producing localities on earth. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $2000. This piece is a MUST for the calcite or locality collector.