Thaumasite, Calcite

TwoPie's Collection

Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite
Thaumasite, Calcite

Minerals

Thaumasite,Calcite

Locality

Wessels Mine- Joe Morolong Local Municipality, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Other Names

硅灰石膏, 方解石

Detail

Size:8.8×6×5.2 cm
Weight:176.41 g
Number:SA-006 (7FF8-2024N7UP)

Description

Very rare and highly sought after specimens, Thaumasite is not common at all, this is from an old pocket in 1992 in association with calcite on the matrix. The crystals measure up to 5mm on edge and some doubly terminated. Some of the Calcite are cleaved and have minor abrasions.