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Manganoan Calcite (fluorescenct) & Quartz (NEW Find)
- Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
- Large Cabinet, 17.3 x 17.0 x 8.0 cm
- Start Time: 09/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/06/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A dramatic and aesthetic large combination specimen from a NEW find at the prolific Huanggang Mine of China. An impressive, 14.0 cm of the diagonal, pristine, pastel-pink, manganaon calcite rhomb is strikingly flanked by clusters of frosted pagodas of beta-style quartz crystals to 5.0 cm. The translucent calcite has a matte finish. A field of frosted, colorless, fluorite cuboctahedrons on one corner is an addtional accent. This sculptural, pristine piece looks great from either direction! Rose-red fluorescence. Valued at $1250-1500.