Bixbyite-(Mn), Calcite

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Bixbyite-(Mn), Calcite
Bixbyite-(Mn)
Bixbyite-(Mn)
Bixbyite-(Mn), Calcite

Minerals

Bixbyite-(Mn),Calcite

Locality

N'Chwaning III Mine- N'Chwaning Mines, Joe Morolong Local Municipality, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Other Names

方铁锰矿, 方解石

Detail

Size:4×3.3×2.1 cm
Weight:34.15 g
Number:NCHW-014 (7FF8-2024ZV8Q)

Description

Crystals of Bixbyite over a few mm are uncommon, such large crystals like this which reach up to 6mm are very rare. Good lustre and aesthetics on this one. There is some minor abrasions around which I over look because of the rarity.