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Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite) : (Ca,Mn)CO3, Quartz : SiO2

Krushev dol deposit, Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria

A large and impressive Eastern European specimen of translucent calcite crystals with a later generation of cream-colored microcrystals on them, selectively deposited only on certain faces, providing a contrast between opaque creamy and translucent light pink faces. 12.2 x 9.9 x 6.6 cm
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 70708    View Count: 249

Multiple photos availableCalcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite) : (Ca,Mn)CO3, Quartz : SiO2

Krushev dol deposit, Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria

A 13.5cm X 9cm X 8.5cm specimen of manganoan calcite with quartz association. The crystal faces are comprised of hundreds of stacked rhombohedrons, imparting uncommon brilliance.Just a small point of attachment at the very bottom.
 © photo by Geoff KrasnovPhoto ID: 143960    View Count: 149
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