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Kutnohorite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Kutnohorite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Kutnohorite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Kutnohorite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50075
Mineral:Kutnohorite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Large tapered formations of fibrous pink kutnohorite. This specimen does not fluoresce under UV illumination indicating it is completely kutnohorite, not partially calcite. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:6x4x4.5 cm
Crystals:25-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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