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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56594
Mineral:Ettringite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Terminated translucent lemon-yellow ettringite crystals with remnants of matrix on the bottom. The ettringite crystals are elongated, hexagonal form with shallow pyramidal termination. Has waxy luster on the crystal faces.
Overall Size:13x13x10 mm
Crystals:3-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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