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Ettringite on Calcite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Ettringite on Calcite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Ettringite on Calcite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 35807
Mineral:Ettringite on Calcite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent vivid yellow ettringite crystals up to 2.5 mm on colorless calcite crystals up to 4 mm. Ettringite is a rare hydrous sulfate. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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