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Rhodochrosite, Manganite

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Keith & Diane Brownlee
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Rhodochrosite on manganite, 20 cm, from the N’Chwaning mines near Kuruman, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Tom Spann photo.

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Species
Rhodochrosite, ManganiteAbout Rhodochrosite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions20.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning MinesRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 23

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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.
Rhodochrosite
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from Nchwaning Mines, South Africa
from N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: intensely colored, gemmy crystals on manganite, renowned among collectors for form and rarity.