Semi-Transparent Botryoidal Chalcedony - SKMF 027

Measurements:  36 x 33 x 20 mm

Description:   Semi-transparent, botryoidal, light blueish-purple chalcedony with bits of a white (to us, unknown) mineral. The facets of this specimen is rather large compared to some other specimens of similar kind. The sides of the specimen has damage where it parted from its mother rock.

PLEASE NOTE that the colour is slightly different when it is photographed. In reality it is a very light purple, not as blue as on these photographs.

Weight of Specimen:  21.2 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂   

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  6.5 - 7

Location:  N'Chwaning 3, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Kuruman area, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SKMF 027

US $ 60