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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. 50988
Mineral:Hematite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Large crystal of black-metallic hematite with mirror-like luster on the front faces and slightly etched luster on the rear. The right-rear side is incomplete and shows conchoidal surfaces. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-35.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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