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

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 81622
Mineral:	Kutnohorite
Locality:	Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:	Translucent pink kutnohorite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 25 mm across. The surfaces of the kutnohorite aggregates have microscopic parallel crystal faces. The kutnohorite crystals have radial structure that is visible on the sides. Ex. S. Kelland collection
Overall Size:	6.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:	4-18 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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