{"product_id":"grossular-garnet-chihuahua-mexico-copy","title":"Zunyite- Postmasburg Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZunyite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostmasburg Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4.1 × 2.8 × 1.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Vintage collection label, catalog no. 204. Original locality listed as South Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Zunyite specimen features a naturally textured matrix displaying a subtle blend of dusty rose, muted lavender, pale gray, and earthy tan. Scattered throughout the surface are small reddish-brown crystals, some exhibiting angular faces that contrast with the surrounding fine-grained material. Delicate variations in color and texture create a mottled appearance, while the specimen's irregular shape preserves its natural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZunyite is an uncommon aluminum silicate mineral containing fluorine and chlorine, best known for its distinctive tetrahedral crystals. It typically forms through hydrothermal alteration of aluminum-rich rocks. The Postmasburg Manganese Field in South Africa's Northern Cape is a documented locality for Zunyite, where the mineral occurs in association with altered geological formations. Its unusual chemistry and distinctive crystallography make Zunyite an interesting addition to systematic and locality-focused mineral collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67781983076483,"sku":"barrydwr9-2of2-204","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_30513.jpg?v=1791932149","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/grossular-garnet-chihuahua-mexico-copy","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}