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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hausmannite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 24356
Mineral:Hausmannite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Sharp crystals of lustrous, black hausmannite on plate of colorless calcite crystals. The hausmannite crystals are octahedral form with striated faces. Minor imperfections visible under magnification along the crystal edges.
Overall Size:4x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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