Hydroxyapophyllite (M833)
Marlin Norite Quarry, Belfast, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Marlin Norite Quarry, Belfast, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Marlin Norite Quarry, Belfast, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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!