Sourced from the mountainous Kaapsehoop region in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, these natural stichtite specimens display the characteristic formation of stichtite within serpentine matrix. Each piece is selected to showcase the mineral's distinctive appearance, ranging from 5cm to 15cm in mixed sizes. Originally discovered in Tasmania and also known as Atlantisite, stichtite remains a rare mineral found at only a handful of localities worldwide. These specimens serve as display pieces or high-grade cutting material.
Mineral: Stichtite (Magnesium Chromium Carbonate) in Serpentine Chemical Formula: Mg₆Cr³⁺₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O Size Range: 5–15cm (mixed sizes) Color Range: Light pink, lilac, to dark purple/magenta (Barbertonite) Matrix: Black, brown, or green serpentine (light apple green most sought after) Hardness: 1.5–2 Mohs Finish: Natural, unpolished (polishes to lustrous sheen) Condition: Selected natural specimens Country of Origin: South Africa Sold By: Per kilogram SKU: STICHSPECperkg
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