ETTRINGITE and CALCITE

N'Chwaning Mines, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

Status

Sold

Size

1.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm (Miniature)

Collection

ex. Dirk Rheinlander Collection

Description

A well balanced miniature/thumbnail of canary yellow prismatic Ettringite with stepped, clear and transparent Calcite crystals. Sharp crystallisation, well defined terminations, intensity of colour and high vitreous lustre make for the best examples of this rare species - and this is one of those.

More info on this mineral species

Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics