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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 81742
Mineral:Sugilite
Locality:N'Chwaning III Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Crystalline vein formation of translucent purple sugilite exposed on one face of gray matrix. The sugilite formed as a 1 mm thick vein within the matrix, that was split in half to expose the sugilite crystals. Rare. Ex. Miller collection T3062
Overall Size:22x16x10 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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