Mangano Calcite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Minerals
- Calcite
- Dimensions
- 14 x 14 x 12 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- H600
A huge pink Calcite crystal, I call MMM, the Monster Mangano from Mexico. It's complete all around and translucent. The color of this calcite is the direct result of manganese and chlorite.
This same find produced green quartz crystals of chlorite inclusions, and they are rare today too. On occasion, I see quartz come up for sale, but rarely pink calcite and never in such a large size.
There is some attached Sphalerite, Pyrite, and Quartz, mostly
on the bottom. In good condition overall, undamaged with just slight edge wear in areas. Spectacular large crystal I value at around $400-$500. Weighs about 5 pounds
so there will be extra shipping costs associated.