Manganocalcite with pyrite - Pachipaqui, Peru
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Normal light
Mediumwave ultraviolet
This marvelous specimen has blades of crystals encrusted with pyrite
radiating in all directions in a matrix. It has the appearance of a flower
with specks of gold. Under ultraviolet light, it appears to be a
beautiful flower glowing in the night.
This specimen fluoresces more brightly under medium-wave ultraviolet
than shortwave ultraviolet. The color of fluorescence is a beautiful soft pink.
Its size is 5/8 wide by 3/4 in deep by 1" high.

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