Sperrylite Crystal from South Africa

Sperrylite Crystal from South Africa from Pottgietersrust, Transvaal, South Africa

Collection

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Description

Rare Sperrylite crystal from the Transvaal of South Africa. One rarely sees Sperrylite from this locality, as most of the platinum mined goes to the smelter. This is a significant reference piece from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.

Locality

Pottgietersrust, Transvaal, South Africa

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Photograph

© Hershel Friedman, All Rights Reserved.

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