Manganite, Calcite & Ettringite (Willy Israel Coll.)

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm
Start Time: 05/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/30/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A showy, two-sided, combination rib from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine and the Willy Israel Collection. Splendent, tabular, jet-black manganite crystals and sparkly, calcite microcrystals line a shapely vug on microcrystalline manganite matrix. The back is another story! The back is totally covered with tiny, sparkly calcites and is colorfully complimented by the band of yellow ettringite crystals. Purchased from Clive Queit in October, 1987.

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