Sturmanite

Item Description

Hexagonal 'poker chips' of Sturmanite are found in several of the Kalahari mines, and when they are gemmy the Sturmanites can certainly be one of the most eye-catching of species from the Manganese fields. In fact, their habit is quite reminiscent of the Hydroxylapatites from the Sapo mine in Brazil. The Sturmanites' small size, up to about 2 mm across, adds to the odds that they will have greater perfection, and the pics support this. A very representative, quality specimen from the great Kalahari manganese fields.