Detailed information
Species
Kutnohorite
Dimensions
55 x 50 x 20
mm
Locality
Broken Hill Yancowinna Co., New South Wales Australia
Condition
No recorded repairs
Kutnohorite is another classic mineral from the Broken Hill suite and this very fine specimen is an excellent example. Kutnohorite, a calcium manganese carbonate, forms plumose sprays typical of the species, with a broad fan of delicate powder-pink crystals emanating from a single narrow stem. For its size, the specimen is feather-light indicating the very porous nature of the crystallised plumes. A choice example of this unusual looking species from the Broken Hill mining district and from the famous Milton Lavers collection.