Hematite, Andradite
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
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Calcite with Braunite II
N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Reference specimen
Dimensions
Display units
- Metric
- 2.5 x 2.1 x 2 cm
- Inches
The specimen is a small cluster of intergrown crystals of braunite II with three interesting crystals of calcite. The calcite have trigonal terminations toditrigonal scalenohedrons. The braunite crystals have a bevelled edge with a lustrous overall finish and striations on the sides. The calcite has some white and grey colour zoning. The largest crystal measures 0.9cm. There are some abrasions here and there.
Specimen data
- Specimen number
- SAMS-105
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- Country
- South Africa
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Mineral sizing guide
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