Fantastic fluorescent and multigeneration Calcite var. Manganoan Specimen - Height: 12 cm - Width: 11 cm- 687 g

Fantastic fluorescent and multigeneration Calcite var. Manganoan from Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania.

Fantastic display specimen featuring lustrous, pinkish Calcite var. Manganoan crystals scattered over a contrasting matrix from the classic Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania. Under UV light, the calcite fluoresces a strong orange-pink, creating a vivid and attractive glow that highlights the aesthetic crystal forms. Cavnic is well known for its beautiful multigeneration calcites, and this piece exemplifies that quality—combining fine colour, strong fluorescence, and excellent presentation.

The Cavnic Mine is celebrated for producing world-class sulfide mineral combinations, and this piece exemplifies the locale’s quality with excellent crystal form and visual appeal. Such combinations of pyrite and chalcopyrite, occasionally with iridescent surfaces, are highly sought after by collectors for their vivid aesthetics and mineralogical significance.

The Cavnic Mine in Maramureș County, Romania has not been operating since 2008, when all mines in the area were closed, the adits were sealed, and external infrastructure was demolished or is in the process of demolition.