Manganoan Calcite & Quartz on Pyrite ex Obodda

Item Description

A 3.6 cm cluster of sharp, pearlescent, pastel-pink manganoan calcite rhombs is the highlight of this showy and aesthetic, two-sided rib from the famous Shangbao Mine. Tiny quartz spindles and the calcites are super accents to the field of mirror-bright, brass-yellow, pyrite cubes. The back is 100 percent pyrite cubes. Calcite rhombs of this size, color and quality are rare from Shangbao. Interestingly, the calcite does not fluoresce. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $350, five or more years ago.