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Ankerite (Var: Manganoan Ankerite)


Ankerite (Var: Manganoan Ankerite) : Ca(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+)(CO3)2

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Locality: Greystones Quarry, Lezant, Callington District, Cornwall, England, UK
Highly lustrous and sparkling pale pink Manganoankerite formations up to 8cm in length, showing good crystallisation and growth patterns, with a scattering of tiny Pyrite crystals concentrated in a crevasse between two crystal formations. Lovely, unusual display piece.

Size: 30mm x 80mm x 30mm

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