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Vesuvianite, Andradite Garnet, Brucite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Vesuvianite, Andradite Garnet, Brucite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Vesuvianite, Andradite Garnet, Brucite from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50081
Mineral:Vesuvianite, Andradite Garnet, Brucite
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Lustrous dark vesuvianite crystals to 5 mm long intermixed with translucent brown andradite garnet and platy white brucite. The vesuvianite crystals appear dark red color and translucent when viewed under magnification. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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