$1,500Median
6Sold (12 mo)
$60Last sale
Celestite with Ettringite
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Two semi-lustrous, translucent milky-white Celestine (formerly Celestite) crystals to 7 and 6.5 cm long, intersect close to ninety degrees forming an attractive cross. From the N'Chwaning Mines in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa, the intersection of the Celestite crystals is richly encrusted with single and double terminated acid-lemon yellow Ettringite crystals to 1.4 cm and glittering patches of micro-crystalline Hausmannite. The back face of the smaller Celestine crystal is scattered with Ettringite and micro-Hausmannite crystals. The combination of these three species makes for a fabulous specimen from this classic mining district.
Product details
SpeciesCelestite, Ettringite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 8.6 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Feb 2025
- Price paid
- $3,500.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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