AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from South Africa > Ettringite-Sturmanite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 50394 |
Mineral: | Ettringite-Sturmanite |
Locality: | Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa |
Description: | Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent lemon-yellow ettringite-sturmanite crystals with white matrix. Ettringite and sturmanite form a solid-solution series and have similar appearance and characteristics. (XRD analysis is required) Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection |
Overall Size: | 3.5x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 1-2 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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