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Hematite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Hematite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Hematite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Hematite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50547
Mineral:Hematite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Dark-metallic hematite crystals with mirror-like luster on most crystal faces and fine striations on other faces. The rear has naturally crystallized textured faces where the hematite grew simultaneously with the surrounding mineralization. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:25x24x24 mm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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