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Goethite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Goethite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Goethite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 23645
Mineral:Goethite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Botryoidal crystal aggregates up to 5 mm diameter of greenish-black goethite. Scattered crystals of white aragonite (?) are visible on the back side. Where the goethite is exposed on the edges, radiating crystal structure is visible. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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