Mn-bearing Calcite with Quartz, Sphalerite, Calcite and Rhodonite

Specimen ID: 3HW-MQ2

Title
Mn-bearing Calcite with Quartz, Sphalerite, Calcite and Rhodonite
Locality
As recorded:
Austria Duvas Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department  Peru
Dimensions
56mm x 45mm x 40mm
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Description
Spheroidal growths of lenticular Calcite crystals (Mn-bearing calcite) cover a matrix with translucent Quartz crystals as well as small Sphalerite crystals and are partially coated by microcrystals of Rhodonite included in a white clay mass. From a 2021 find in an as yet little-known mine. The different species have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Austria Duvas Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department  Peru (02/2021) Specimen size: 5.6 × 4.5 × 4 cm = 2.20” × 1.77” × 1.57”
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Reference: TN14AN2 Spheroidal growths of lenticular Calcite crystals (Mn-bearing calcite) cover a matrix with translucent Quartz crystals as well as small Sphalerite crystals and are partially coated by microcrystals of Rhodonite included in a white clay mass. From a 2021 find in an as yet little-known mine. The different species have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Austria Duvas Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department  Peru (02/2021) Specimen size: 5.6 × 4.5 × 4 cm = 2.20” × 1.77” × 1.57”
Jordi Fabre - 4th November 2021
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