{"product_id":"bracelet-mangano-calcite-lg-10mm-beads","title":"BRACELET Mangano Calcite - MED 8MM Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMangano Calcite — the stone of compassion, emotional healing, and gentle love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangano calcite is a soft, luminous pink variety of calcite infused with manganese, giving it its signature blush tones and calming presence. Known for its gentle energy and delicate appearance, this mineral bridges scientific intrigue and emotional resonance—appealing to both collectors and those drawn to its soothing aesthetic. Its subtle banding, occasional fluorescence, and connection to carbonate formations make it a fascinating specimen both visually and geologically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKA (Also Known As)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganoan Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Mangano Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Calcite (often used interchangeably, though not always technically accurate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlush Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collectors Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors are drawn to mangano calcite for its soft pastel coloration, glowing fluorescence under UV light, and its unique position between calcite and manganese-rich minerals. It offers a refined, calming visual presence that contrasts beautifully with more vibrant minerals. High-quality pieces with clean banding, translucency, or fluorescence are especially desirable, making it both an aesthetic and scientific addition to any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft pink coloration caused by manganese content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften fluoresces bright pink under UV light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, soothing visual appeal ideal for display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently found in massive, banded, or crystalline forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePopular in carvings, polished pieces, and collector specimens\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CaCO₃ (with manganese substitution) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 on Mohs scale \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to silky\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent to opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale pink to rich rose, sometimes banded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeru (notable high-quality material) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexico (Naica region) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlovakia (original discovery location) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulgaria, Romania, China, USA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesia, Iran, Ireland (various deposits) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangano calcite forms in carbonate-rich environments where manganese substitutes into the calcite structure during crystallization. It commonly develops in hydrothermal veins, metamorphic deposits, and sedimentary environments such as limestone and marble. Over time, manganese incorporation alters both the color and fluorescence of the mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineralogy Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangano calcite is a manganese-bearing variety of calcite and part of a solid solution series between calcite and rhodochrosite. As manganese content increases, the color deepens toward red\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e. It retains classic calcite properties such as rhombohedral cleavage and reactivity with acids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinct pink hue from manganese substitution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhombohedral cleavage typical of calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorescent properties under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften shows white banding or zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft and easily polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Spot a Fake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverly saturated neon pink: Natural mangano calcite is usually soft and pastel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo UV reaction: Many authentic pieces fluoresce pink under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect uniformity: Real specimens often show banding, clouds, or subtle zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic-like warmth or weight: Genuine calcite feels cool and mineral-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo hard to scratch: Calcite is soft (Mohs 3) and scratches relatively easily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyed fractures: Bright color pooling in cracks can indicate dye enhancement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangano calcite forms across multiple geological eras, as calcite itself is a common mineral found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks spanning hundreds of millions of years. Most specimens are associated with relatively recent hydrothermal or sedimentary processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate mineral group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly found in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrothermal vein systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese-rich carbonate deposits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Spot a Fake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToo vibrant pink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural mangano calcite tends toward soft pastel tones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo fluorescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Many authentic specimens glow under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlastic feel or weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Real calcite has a cool, mineral feel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUniform color with no variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural pieces often show banding or subtle zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScratch test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine calcite scratches easily due to its low hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Folklore Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcite has been used since ancient times in construction and carving, including by civilizations such as the Romans\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e. While mangano calcite itself is a more modern classification (identified in the 19th century), its soft pink color has long been associated with tenderness, emotional balance, and nurturing energy in various cultural interpretations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Nod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany believe mangano calcite is deeply connected to the heart and emotional body, often associated with compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love. It is commonly linked to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheart chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping to soften emotional wounds and encourage self-acceptance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome associate this stone with calming emotional turbulence, easing grief, and promoting a sense of peace and inner security. It’s often used in meditation to open the heart and invite gentle, nurturing energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Mantras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I am safe to feel, heal, and love.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“My heart is open, balanced, and at peace.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I welcome compassion for myself and others.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay and Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from harder minerals to avoid scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to water or acidic substances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a padded or soft-lined display case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay under soft lighting to enhance its natural glow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Trust Wandering Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Wandering Stones, every specimen is hand-selected with an emphasis on authenticity, beauty, and geological significance. We prioritize ethically sourced minerals and provide detailed, accurate descriptions so collectors can buy with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey, our goal is to connect you with pieces that truly resonate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wandering Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42043692220475,"sku":"NN061","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/5358\/8795\/files\/IMG-5371.png?v=1784066703","url":"https:\/\/wanderingstones.com\/products\/bracelet-mangano-calcite-lg-10mm-beads","provider":"Wandering Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}