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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Kutnohorite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 77274
Mineral:Kutnohorite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Classic specimen of translucent pink kutnohorite crystals in intersecting tapered crystal aggregates to 35 mm long. The kutnohorite crystals fluoresce slightly under longwave ultraviolet illumination. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #3923; originally purchased in 1979 from Jerry Rosseau
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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