MANGANOAN CALCITE CRYSTALS, HAUSMANNITE - 3.7 cm N'CHWANING MINE, SOUTH AFRICA
This is a very beautiful miniature specimen of manganoan calcite with a bright orange red fluorescent reaction under a UV SW lamp. The specimen features undamaged crystals of pink manganoan calcite, a manganese rich variety of calcite. The calcite formations are composed of hundreds of tiny crystals that formed over matrix.
In a secondary formation of spiky calcite crystals there are many tiny crystals of black hausmannite, a manganese oxide known for its sharp crystals.
A previous label from C.S. (Clive) Queit will accompany the specimen to its new owner.
Location: N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
For dimensions in inches, click on the photo with the ruler.
Net Weight: 18 grams
Stock number 28644
We invite you to view the specimens, jewelry and cabs from Belkis Minerals ebay store.
