-
Manganoan Calcite (2017 find - fluorescent!)
- Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
- Small Cabinet, 9.7 x 6.0 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 10/18/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/25/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Dramatically sculptural manganoan calcite from a 2017 find at this now famous mine. The tapered tabular pair look just like to twin smokestacks! The terminated, very sharp hexagonal, lustrous, translucent, pretty pastel-pink crystals are accented with lighter pink terminations, adding character. Very interestingly, the crystals are slightly bent and the front has less shimmering satin luster, than the vuggy back! Pristine. A very fine example of the find and striking varietal. Striking neon-orange fluorescence.
Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?
Learn MoreMiss this auction? Buy Calcite mineral specimens on iRocks.com