Bixbyite

N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 08/30/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/06/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Intergrown, sharp, cubic lustrous, black Bixbyite crystals, to 5 mm across, have formed into an aesthetic cluster. These are remarkably sharp and distinct, and they are seldom seen from N'Chwaning. This attractive example of the species is a lovely display quality thumbnail from South Africa.

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