Rhodochrosite, Calcite

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Rhodochrosite on calcite, 6.8 cm, from the Wessels mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Ex William S. Logan, Marshall Sussman and John Schneider collections; Jeff Starr photo.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 250
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John SchneiderNot disclosed
—Marshall SussmanNot disclosed
—William S. LoganNot disclosed

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Rhodochrosite
Mineral guide
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deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.
Rhodochrosite
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Rhodochrosite from Wessels Mine
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Locality guide
Wessels Mine
A collector's guide to Wessels Mine, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 578 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.