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Brucite (fluorescent)
- N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 07/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/05/2012 6:32:27 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Brucite is definitely one of the lesser known species from the famous Nchwaning mines. The intergrown, translucent botryoids consist of radial sprays of very glassy, yellow-green, brucite blades with honey-brown tips. The contacted area reveals the growth pattern of the gemmy blades. They resemble adamite from Mina Ojuela. Faint deep rose-red fluorescence on the exterior to bright orange in the interior. Seldom on the market.