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Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite), Limonite


Calcite (Var: Manganoan Calcite) : (Ca,Mn)CO3, Limonite : FeO(OH)·nH2O

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A fascinating specimen of mangano calcite with a feathery surface texture. Scalenohedrons are covered by secondary growth rosettes which, in turn, are peppered with thousands of dark brown cubic crystals believed to be pyrite pseudomorphed to limonite. 19cm X 10cm X 8cm

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