Calcite with Braunite II, N'Chwaning I Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa.

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.

Size: 2.5 x 2.1 x 2cm

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