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Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite with Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50078
Mineral:Barite with Calcite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Large transparent bladed barite crystals to 45 mm with overgrowth on the edges of white calcite microcrystals that fluoresce under UV illumination. When illuminated from rear the large barite crystals transmit light all the way through the cluster. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:6x5.5x1 cm
Crystals:micro to 45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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