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MD-146989 - Manjiroite, Todorokite, Calcite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa small cabinet, 9.2 x 8.8 x 6.7 cm.
9.2 x 8.8 x 6.7 cm. Manjiroite and todorokite are RARE to uncommon hydrated manganese oxides. This exceptionally rich and showy specimen consists of bedded, dark gray, lamellar manjiroite altering to todorokite with really neat-looking vugs lined with glassy calcite crystals. Some of the lamellar manganese oxides are chatoyant! A nifty and unusual specimen from the Willy Israel Collection, who purchased this excellent piece from well-known dealer Clive Queit in 1986.
MD-174093 - Manjiroite, Todorokite, Calcite - - Archived Smartt Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa cabinet, 10.7 x 9.1 x 8 cm.
10.7 x 9.1 x 8 cm. An unusual specimen consisting of a mass of foliated manjiroite crystals, altering to todorokite. The cavities are filled with bright glistening calcite crystals! Pretty and unusual! Ex. Willy Israel Collection. All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||
