Ettringite-Sturmanite
specimen number:
1711672
location:
N'Chwaning mines, Northern Cape, South Africa
description:
Lustrous crystals of ettringite and sturmanite measuring to 0.8 cm in size across the top of this matrix. In good condition. Previous label from the Wendy Melanson collection comes with the specimen. The label dates this piece to pre-1991.
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