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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50093
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent scalenohedral colorless calcite crystals with lustrous crystal faces and gray internal zones caused by acicular black inclusions of an unidentified black mineral, probably pyrolusite. Platy beige-colored brucite crystals are on the rear. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:9x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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