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Brucite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Brucite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Brucite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Brucite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 60345
Mineral:Brucite
Locality:Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Foliated transparent blue brucite crystals embedded in an unidentified white mineral, possibly calcite with dark manganese-oxide matrix on the edges. The brucite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. D. Miller collection
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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