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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50080
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Doubly-terminated transparent calcite crystal on dark gray manganese ore. The calcite is prismatic hexagonal form with scalenohedral terminations. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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