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Hausmannite 39g GY04

Hausmannite 39g GY04

$20.00 USD
$20.00 USD
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28 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm, 39 grams.
 
Hausmannite 
N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape, South Africa
 
A specimen of Intense, saturated Steel-grey Hausmannite with minor colorless Calcite on the crystal faces.
This specific specimen reminds me something out of space! The Hausmannite crystal surface is insanely detailed with smaller triangles appearing on the main crystal faces.
-Paula
The Geological Approach: 
  • Sub-metallic to Metallic, opaque, steel-grey, tetragonal crystal bodies.
  • Sub-vitreous, translucent, colorless Calcite.
  • Calcite has developed on the Hausmannite crystal surface.
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  • In most cases, damage will be present from where the specimen was removed from it's parent material.
  • Sandy residue may be present.
  • Minor scattered chips to the crystal edges and faces may be present.
  • Any polished material will have minor surfaces scratches, natural fractures and vugs.
  • We use the International System of Units (SI), so please Convert your measurements.
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