Sturmanite on Matrix, N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa.

This specimen is made up of a deposit of Sturmanite discs that are slightly fatter and much more saturated in colour compared to the March 2005 find. These come from a pocket in Nov 1998, the Sturmanite discs have a good lustre and very nice deeper colour and are deposited onto a thin host matrix which also has a deposit of fine-grained Hematite. The largest crystal reaches up to 8mm. The main display face is in great condition, on the back side there are some broken-off crystals.

Size: 5.3 x 2.6 x 0.7cm

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