Mineral Specimen #3156 Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) on Calcite
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
5.2 x 2.7 x 2.6 cm
2 x 1.1 x 1 in
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Well formed cubic crystals of this uncommon Apophyllite species cover most of one side of a Calcite crystal. The Hydroxyapophyllite crystals are clear to white in color and the surfaces have a high luster. The Calcite is light yellow tan in color and also has a high luster.
Condition: Very Good ; although there is some slight wear on the edges of the Calcite crystal.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Africa | Phyllosilicates | Calcite | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 100 and 199 Dollars