Manganoan Calcite & Arsenopyrite (New Find)

Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
Cabinet, 11.4 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm
Start Time: 07/28/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/02/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Pastel-pink, frosted, upright, manganoan calcite disks with clusters of splendent, sharp, silvery, arsenopyrite crystals form an impressive and aesthetic large combination specimen from NEW finds at this locale. The arsenopyrites really sparkle next to the calcites, which reach 5.0 cm. A couple of scattered quartz points are a nice accent. The calcites are in great shape, and the bruising on the right edge of the piece, mainly to quartz, is a very modest detraction. This remote skarn deposit is producing an impressive variety of fine specimens. Get good ones while you can. Who knows how long they will last. Super neon-orange fluorescence.

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