Manganocalcite Cab • AA+ • Oval • 24 mm

An exquisite masterpiece that transcends visual expectations made with Manganocalcite. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The top-quality material was hand-selected. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: Manganoan calcite or manganocalcite is a variety of calcite being rich in manganese, which gives a rose color to the mineral. The most fascinating thing about this stone is that it is fluorescent. Put under ultraviolet light the stone emits a strong purple/orange glow.

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• Color: white to rose-colored, orange to pink under UV light

• Origin: Peru

• Mining/Collection: So far, there has been only one mine for manganocalcite in Peru. Over the last couple of years, we noted the quality of the material getting worse and worse. It showed less fluorescence, more white chalky contents, holes, and black impurities as well as less good color. All this is a clear sign of a mineral vein being fully exploited and disappearing. Now we have good news. A new vein of manganocalcite was found in Peru providing top-quality material with super fluorescence, great banded color, without chalky parts or black impurities, and no porous material full of holes.

• Crystal Form/Structure: Solid manganocalcite is soft and brittle and requires very careful cutting.

• Hardness: 3-4 on the Mohs scale,

• Chakra: Mangano calcite can help to align the chakras and can help open up the heart chakra.

• Astrological Sign: Taurus and Libra

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys from legal providers (paper trail). Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Manganocalcite by wiping it with a dry cloth.

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• Hardness Test: Pinolite is relatively soft with a hardness of 3-4 on the Mohs scale.