Whiteite crystal (2 mm) on dark
roscherite on
beryl
matrix
Yellowish micro crystals of whiteite (CaMnMg) to about 0.75 mm with deep red
micro rosettes of
roscherite with a few scattered sprays of white, acicular
tiptopite
Crude yellow whiteite crystals to 3 mm on deep red rosettes of
roscherite with minor
tiptopite
sprays on
quartz matrix. Ex. Grenier Collection
Origin: Tip Top mine, Custer Co., South Dakota, U.S.A. (type locality)
Sample size: 4 x 3 x 2 cm (top), 5 x 6 x 6 cm (2nd row), 11 x 7 x 6 cm (3rd
row), 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm (bottom)
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