Sturmanite is a rare calcium-iron-manganese boro-silicate sulfate mineral, first described in 1981 and named in honour of South African mineralogist Daniel Sturman. Best known from the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa, particularly the Wessels and N'Chwaning Mines in the Northern Cape, it is prized for its distinctive crystal habit and vibrant coloration. Sturmanite typically forms well-developed hexagonal prismatic crystals in shades of bright yellow to brownish-yellow, with a characteristic vitreous to resinous lustre. Its rarity and striking appearance make it a desirable addition to collections of South African minerals.
Size: 2.5 x 1 x 1.2 Cm
Weight: 8.4g
(Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5Cm)
Origin: Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa
Please note that this is a natural product, sometimes stones and crystals have small imperfections and blemishes.
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