Bultfonteinite with Hydroxylapophyllite, Calcite - N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa

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specimen
specimen
Details
ColorsBrown, White
Origin
ZASouth Africa
Northern Cape
N'Chwaning II Mine
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
Species
Cal
Calcite
Description
Sharp pseudo-cubic crystals of hydroxylapophyllite measuring to 0.8 cm in size, these coated with white crystallized bultfonteinite, all set up on a matrix of crystallized calcite. This is in good condition.
Origin