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Sturmanite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Sturmanite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Sturmanite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Sturmanite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50995
Mineral:Sturmanite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent dark-yellow di-pyramidal sturmanite crystals on dark Mn-rich matrix. Sturmanite is a rare hydrated sulfate and is found at only a handful of localities in South Africa and Russia. Ex. George Elling; ex. Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:6.5x2.5x0.5 cm
Crystals:0.1-6.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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