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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50099
Mineral:Hausmannite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Lustrous black pseudo-octahedral hausmannite crystals to 16 mm with minor red-brown andradite garnet microcrystals. The surfaces of the hausmannite are composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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