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Diaspore var. Mangandiaspore from Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diaspore var. Mangandiaspore from Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diaspore var. Mangandiaspore from Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diaspore var. Mangandiaspore from Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 44364
Mineral:Diaspore var. Mangandiaspore
Locality:Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Compact mass of platy, mica-like Mn-rich diaspore crystals with color varying from pink to deep red. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #Mn-2
Overall Size:6x3x3 cm
Crystals:5-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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