Barite from N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa - image 1
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Barite from N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Needlelike crystals of inesite to 0.5 cm in size across the top of a crystallized calcite matrix with colorless crystals of barite. This is in great condition, very choice for the species.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on11/19/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$320.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.
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Barite from N'Chwaning II Mine
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N'Chwaning II Mine
N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa — premier manganese locality yielding rare cabinet-scale minerals (hausmannite, rhodochrosite, ettringite) prized for color an…