Ettringite

N’Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa

Miniature

3.2 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm

This highly unusual piece with tiny, sparkling ettringite crystals packed together, is unlike anything else we have seen. The piece has a vibrant shade of greenish yellow, with the tiny glittering crystals creating a textured surface. The irregular shape indicates a pseudomorph, although no traces of the original mineral are visible apart from the distinctly angular faces that make up the structure of the piece. With no comparable specimens on the market, this is a miniature that is sure to stand out! 

Ex. Rob Smith Collection