Mangano Calcite, also known as Manganoan Calcite, is a mgnganese Calcium Cabornate mineral and a member of the Calcite family. The color can range from light to dark pink depending on the amount of Manganese in it. It's common to have white inclusions of Calcite within this crystal, sometimes in a banding formation. These hand polished tubes exhibit a light pink hue with visible calcite banding. Size of beads vary slightly on strands.
Approximate size: varies 6x13mm up to 6x17mm
Length: 15 inches
No of beads: approximately 23-26 pieces