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Calcite on Hematite & Andradite

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Dimensions

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4.4 x 4 x 2.8 cm

The specimen has a lamellar topographic form made up of layers of andradite with hematite in a fine grained mix interspersed with calcite as a binder. The layers are stepped receding from the bottom level up to the top level. The hematite is granular and crystalline in metallic grey and silver. The andradite is very pale ochre orange. Then lastly at the top there is a large crystal mass of calcite emerging out of the lamellar formation. One of the calcite on the front is cleaved. From finds in Aug 2000.

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Specimen data

Specimen number
SAMS-266
Size class
Miniature
Country
South Africa
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