Orange Prehnite and Inesite

Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari mangenese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.4 x 1.9 cm
Start Time: 07/10/2012 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2012 5:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Superb cluster of brilliant orange Prehnite crystals, with burgundy Inesite blades. The Prehnite blades range from .3-.5 cm, and have excellent luster. There is one fabulous, radial, star-like cluster of Prehnites that has a gemmy, clear crystal (Calcite or Apophyllite?) sitting right in the hub like a flower. The Inesites have a lovely, rich color and excellent luster.The Prehnites and Inesites rest on a Xonotlite matrix. A superior thumbnail.

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