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Sturmanite on Braunite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Sturmanite on Braunite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Sturmanite on Braunite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50089
Mineral:Sturmanite on Braunite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Superb specimen of transparent (water-clear) yellow sturmanite crystals to 1 mm on black braunite crystals to 0.5 mm. The sturmanite crystals look amazing under high magnification: transparent flattened hexagonal di-pyramidal crystals. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:7x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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