Celestine on Sulfides

Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 4.2 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 12/05/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/17/2013 6:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Rare Celestine from Nchwaning: The bladed crystals, for the most part, taper to a fine point, and they uniformly have excellent luster and pleasing bluish-gray color. The longest is 1.4 cm long, and the Celestines cover the top of the plate of Manganite matrix. Excellent aesthetics, and exceptional for the species for this famous mining district.

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