Ettringite from N'Chwaning III Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa - image 1
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Ettringite from N'Chwaning III Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa

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A large well-formed yellow slightly translucent crystal of ettringite. This is in good condition and quite choice for the species.

Product details

SpeciesEttringite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
Added on04/28/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning III Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2026
Price paid
$570.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Ettringite
Mineral guide
Learn about Ettringite
lemon-yellow hexagonal prisms; a fragile hydrated sulfate with notable localities like Kalahari and Eifel, Crestmore, prized by collectors.
Ettringite
Regional guide
Ettringite from N'Chwaning III Mine
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Locality guide
N'Chwaning III Mine
A collector's guide to N'Chwaning III Mine, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 184 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.