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Hydroxyapophyllite (M833)
South Africa
LOCATION
Marlin Norite Quarry, Belfast, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
SIZE
86 x 66 x 45 mm
DESCRIPTION
The tabular Hydroxyapophyllite crystals include Hematite as red sharp zonings along the edges, several Chalkopyrite crystals are scattered all over. These specimens came from a one-off find in the quarry where Bushveld Complex gabbronorite is exploited for dimension stone. Unique material, only a fist full of pieces ever existed!