Brucite and Ettringite

Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Miniature, 4.5 x 2.8 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Large, massive cluster of intergrown, seafoam blue Brucite crystals atop a layer of intergrown, bright yellow, gemmy Ettringites. The rounded mass of Brucite is about 4.2 x 2.7 cm, and there are crystal faces visible on one side, though the overall habit is more massive in nature. An good combination piece.

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