Manganocalcite, Pyrite, Tetrahedrite - Peru

$45.00 USD
SKU: MSW1516
Weight and Dimensions

8.7 oz, 3 1/2" x 2" x 2"

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A nice specimen of brightly fluorescing manganocalcite with pyrite and metallic tetrahedrite crystals. You can also note the brief intense phosphorescence or “BIP”.

Brief intense phosphorescence is a phenomenon where for a brief moment immediately after the shortwave lamp is turned off, it displays a very short-lived, but bright phosphorescence or flash. It’s very difficult to capture this in the photos.

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