Pink Mangano Calcite

Pink Mangano Calcite Tumble

The name of this pink mineral is a lot simpler than many other crystals, as it was named for its chemical make-up. It is a type of calcite that is very rich in manganese which causes its lovely pink color.

This crystal is also known as Manganoan Calcite and occurs in various formations, and these are similar to most other colors of calcite. This calcite type comes in a range of pink colors.

It is commonly thought in the mineral trade that if a calcite is pink then its name is Mangano or Manganoan Calcite, although it is sometimes just sold as Pink Calcite.

Manganoan Calcite is a quite beautiful crystal that commonly has lovely bands of various colours of pink and white. Calcite is calcium carbonate, and comes in a wide range of colors and types and is most easily recognized for its low hardness compared to other minerals.

Calcite is found in a large number of places in the world, with the pink stone most commonly coming from places that have larger amounts of the manganese rich stones. This includes areas such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Iceland, Slovakia, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and the USA.

Chakra: Heart
Zodiac: Taurus, Libra, Cancer
Vibrational Number: 55
Mohs Scale: 2.5-3

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