Calcite, Manganoan Calcite, Bultfonteinite, Hausmannite
N'Chwaning Mine
Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
8.3 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.9 cm
ex. William Wilson collection
Here is a very unique multi mineral specimen from this famed locale.
I call this one "THE ARCH"
The archway is made of Calcite scalenohedron crystals that look brownish to orange in color.
They are partially coated with Manganoan Calcite, Hausmannite, Bultfonteinite.
The colors do somewhat shift in different lighting from more orangy brown tones to pinkish colors.
A very interesting and attractive multi mineral specimens that you do not see from this famous mine.
