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Wheat Sheaf Rhodochrosite

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Kyle Kevorkian
Kyle Kevorkian
Los Angeles, California
0 for sale·Member since 2024

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

Species
Rhodochrosite, ManganiteAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 2.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on02/08/2026
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2017Kyle KevorkianNot disclosed
Acquired from Dan Weinrich

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine
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