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Gaudefroyite

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Gaudefroyite, 2.4 cm, from the N’Chwaning II mine, near Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Illustrated in the Mineralogical Record “N’Chwaning!” issue (January–February 2017). Ex Clive Queit, ex William Pinch (1940-2017); Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGaudefroyite
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Dimensions2.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 119
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Alexander Schauss

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—William PinchNot disclosed
—Clive QueitNot disclosed

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