Brucite

Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 3.4 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Very good specimen of transluscent Brucite from the famous Wessels Mine. I have not seen Brucite from here with this color often, it is uncommon seemingly. It is a lovely golden-wheat hue with beautiful pearly luster. The Brucite is actually present in discrete crystals up to 2 cm across arranged in stacks similar to poker-chip calcite. This is a rare habit for the species, and highly valued this. An excellent Brucite specimen of unusual color.

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