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Calcite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Calcite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 34792
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Hotazel Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Complex cluster of pale pink-purple calcite crystals. The color is likely due to manganese impurities in the calcite. The calcite crystals are scalenohedral form with waxy surface luster. A few tips are cleaved.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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