Bixbyite

N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Toenail, 3.1 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 10/12/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/19/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Intergrown, sharp, isometric lustrous, black Bixbyite crystals to a 5 mm which have formed into an attractive group. These are remarkably sharp and distinct, and they are seldom seen from N'Chwaning. This attractive example of the species is a lovely display quality thumbnail from South Africa. Outside of Utah, where else does one find good display pieces of Bixbyite??

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