Wheat Sheaf Rhodochrosite - image 1
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Wheat Sheaf Rhodochrosite

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Aesthetic "starburst" cluster of glassy, gemmy, vibrant red, wheat sheaf Rhodochrosite crystals. This style of Rhodochrosite is probably my favorite but good specimens are incredibly rare and tend to be mostly jumbled heaps of crystals on matrix without isolation.

Product details

SpeciesRhodochrosite, Manganite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 2.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on02/08/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine
Current owner
Kyle Kevorkian
Kyle Kevorkian
Los Angeles, California
Member since 2024

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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
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