Bultfonteinite with Hydroxylapophyllite, Calcite - image 1
Bultfonteinite with Hydroxylapophyllite, Calcite - image 2
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Bultfonteinite with Hydroxylapophyllite, Calcite

Unknown Owner
Colorless crystals of bultfonteinite are coating previous pseudo-cubic crystals of hydroxyapophyllite to 1.5 cm in size. These are set nicely up on matrix with crystallized calcite. Very choice example for the species.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Added on12/12/2024
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$70.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine
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