Kutnohorite w/ Manganoan Calcite (Allen Dillwith Coll.)

Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Miniature, 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 01/05/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/10/2019 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Classic, shapely habit kutnahorite from the Kalahari. Kutnahorite is a member of the Dolomite Group. This outstanding 3-dimensional two-sided piece is composed of three fan-shaped sprays of pastel-pink blades. Super accessories are the numerous lustrous, translucent rich pastel-pink rounded manganoan calcite crystal clusters embedded in the top and sides of the piece. Fine geometry on this excellent and classic combination specimen. MINDAT does not list Kutnohorite from the N'Chwaning III Mine. From either the N'Chwaning II Mine or the Wessels Mine. Ex Allen Dilliwith Collection.

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