Northupite (rare carbonate)

Lake Katwe, Kasese District, Uganda
Thumbnail, 1.3 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 12/12/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/18/2014 6:34:54 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Northupite is a rare chlorinated carbonate found in lacustrine clay sediments, usually as octahedrons. This rare crystal, from an obscure locale, is a sharp, lustrous, translucent, pristine, mottled-brown octahedron. Seldom on the market in this quality.

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