Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite, 3 cm, from the N’Chwaning mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Ex Miriam and Julius Zweibel; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 265
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Miriam and Julius ZweibelNot 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
Regional guide
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning I Mine
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Locality guide
N'Chwaning I Mine
N'Chwaning I Mine, South Africa - legendary Kalahari manganese locality near Hotazel, yielding rhodochrosite, manganite, hausmannite, and rare Mn minerals priz…